Abstract: A combination appliance (1) comprising a cooking hob (2), which comprises at least one support surface (4) and at least one therein formed recess (11), and at least one extraction device (3), which is arranged below the support surface (4) of the cooking hob (2) and comprises at least one fan (15) for sucking air from the space above the cooking hob (2) through the recess (11) of the support surface (4), and at least one lid (20) for the recess, wherein at least one control module (28), comprising at least one extraction control (18) that controls at least one operation parameter of the extraction device (3), at least one hob control (6) that controls at least one operation parameter of the cooking hob (2), and at least one interface unit (29) that is at least connected to the extraction control (18) and to the hob control (6), and wherein the interface unit (29) is capable of sending signals to the extraction control (18), wherein the extraction control (18) is controlling the extraction device (3) in respon

Abstract: The present invention is related to a combination appliance (10) comprising a cooking hob (12) and an extraction device (14). The cooking hob (12) comprises at least one cover plate or worktop (22) having an opening (24) or a recess formed therein. The extraction device (14) is arranged below the cover plate or worktop (22) and comprises at least one fan (36) for sucking air from the area above the cooking hob (12) through the opening (24) or recess of the cover plate or worktop (22). The extraction device (14) further includes at least one filter carrier (50) and at least one filter (52; 52a, 52b), which is removable through the opening (24) or recess. According to the invention, the extraction device (14) comprises at least one liquid collector (28a, 62, 74, 76, 76?) and a lid or grid (26), which is inserted in the opening (24) or recess.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical system for an induction cooking device with at least one induction coil (2) and an at least partially transparent or semi-transparent top plate (3), the optical system (10) comprising at least one light source (11) to be arranged in a central area of said induction coil (2) in order to provide light through a central opening (2.1) of said induction coil (2), light deflecting means (12) configured to receive light from the light source (11) and provide said light at one or more openings (12.1) and light guiding means (13) for guiding light provided at said one or more openings (12.1) in an area between the upper side of the induction coil (2) and the lower side of the top plate (3), said light guiding means (13) being configured to guide the light into a space between the induction coil (2) and the top plate (3) and provide a light indicator at the top side of the top plate (3).

Abstract: A cooking hob with illumination equipment. The cooking hob includes a transparent or semi-transparent top panel arranged at a top side of the hob. The cooking hob includes at least one cooking zone and at least one control element for controlling the cooking zone. The cooking hob includes at least one transparent or semi-transparent layer. Symbols or images are printed on, applied on, impressed in and/or embossed in the layer. Each symbol or image corresponds with a cooking zone, a control element and/or an operation state of the cooking hob. The cooking hob includes light source elements arranged below the top panel and the layer. Each light source element corresponds with one or more symbols or images. One or more light source elements are activated on demand by the user and, if the corresponding cooking zone is activated, the corresponding control element responds or the corresponding operation state occurs, respectively.

Abstract: An illumination device for a heating zone of a cooking hob. The illumination device comprises a light source element and a reflecting element. Further, the illumination device comprises an insulating layer horizontally arranged within the heating zone. Said insulating layer includes a light channel formed as a cut-out. The illumination device comprises a reflecting, diffusing and/or refracting layer covering at least the light channel. The light source element and the reflecting element are arranged such that a light beam from said light source element is redirected by the reflecting element into the light channel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an illumination device (12) for a heating zone (10) of a cooking hob, in particular of an induction cooking hob. The illumination device (12) comprises at least one light source element (14) and at least one reflecting element (18). Further, the illumination device (12) comprises at least one insulating layer (18) horizontally arrangeable or arranged on the heating zone (10). Said insulating layer (18) includes at least one light channel (20) formed as a cut-out. The illumination device (12) comprises at least one reflecting, diffusing and/or refracting layer covering at least the light channel (20). The light source element (14) and the reflecting element (16) are arranged that a light beam from said light source element (14) is redirected by the reflecting element (16) into the light channel (20).

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical system for an induction cooking device with at least one induction coil (2) and an at least partially transparent or semi-transparent top plate (3), the optical system (10) comprising at least one light source (11) to be arranged in a central area of said induction coil (2) in order to provide light through a central opening (2.1) of said induction coil (2), light deflecting means (12) configured to receive light from the light source (11) and provide said light at one or more openings (12.1) and light guiding means (13) for guiding light provided at said one or more openings (12.1) in an area between the upper side of the induction coil (2) and the lower side of the top plate (3), said light guiding means (13) being configured to guide the light into a space between the induction coil (2) and the top plate (3) and provide a light indicator at the top side of the top plate (3).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a burner grate (7), gas cooking hob, gas stove top and gas stove. For obtaining sufficient secondary air supply for inner flame exit ports (6) of a gas burner (4) of a gas cooking hob (3), a burner grate (7) adapted to be placed over the gas burner (4) and to support cooking vessels placed on the gas cooking hob (3) is proposed, which burner grate (7) comprises a feeder duct (12) extending from an outer region (13) to a mid section (14) thereof, and is adapted and implemented for feeding air towards flames of inner flame exit ports (6).

Abstract: Interactive light fixture (1) comprising a plurality of light sources and a projector unit for illuminating a defined surface area and at least one sensor for sensing objects within the surface area, and comprising a controller unit cooperating with the light sources, projector and sensor, wherein the controller unit in a first operational mode is configured to drive the light sources and/or projector unit in dependency of at least one characteristic object feature of at least one sensed object in order to generate an object-specific illumination design pattern or design figure on the surface area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas burner system (10) for a gas cooking hob, in particular for a domestic gas cooking hob. Said gas burner system (10) comprises a gas burner assembly (12) including a plurality of flame ports. At least one pot support (14) is arranged above and/or around the gas burner assembly (12) and defining a distance between said gas burner assembly (12) and a bottom of a cooking pot. At least one supply air fan (16) is provided for generating an air flow (24) to the gas burner assembly (12). A gas inlet (38) is connectable or connected to a gas supply. A gas regulator (18; 30; 36; 38) is provided for regulating a gas flow from the gas inlet (38) to the gas burner assembly (12). A control unit (20) is provided for controlling the supply air fan (16) and the gas regulator (18; 30; 36; 38). At least one thermocouple (22) is provided for detecting flames above the gas burner assembly (12) and for providing a flame signal (28) to the control unit (20).

Abstract: The underlying invention in particular is directed to a gas cooktop (1) comprising a cooking area with at least one concentric gas burner (2, 3), wherein at least one of the gas burners (3) of the cooking area is mounted at an off-center position to a platform (4, 7, 16) rotatably attached to the gas cooktop (1) within the cooking area, wherein the platform (4) is mechanically coupled to a drive arrangement in which an actuator is mechanically coupled via a transmission with the platform (4) so as to enable remote actuation of rotation of the rotatable platform (4) via the drive arrangement.

Abstract: The underlying invention in particular is directed to a gas cooktop (1) comprising a cooking area with at least one concentric gas burner (2, 3), wherein at least one of the gas burners (3) of the cooking area is mounted at an off-center position to a platform (4, 7, 16) rotatably attached to the gas cooktop (1) within the cooking area, wherein the platform (4) is mechanically coupled to a drive arrangement in which an actuator is mechanically coupled via a transmission with the platform (4) so as to enable remote actuation of rotation of the rotatable platform (4) via the drive arrangement.

Abstract: A cooking hob with illumination equipment. The cooking hob includes a transparent or semi-transparent top panel arranged at a top side of the hob. The cooking hob includes at least one cooking zone and at least one control element for controlling the cooking zone. The cooking hob includes at least one transparent or semi-transparent layer. Symbols or images are printed on, applied on, impressed in and/or embossed in the layer. Each symbol or image corresponds with a cooking zone, a control element and/or an operation state of the cooking hob. The cooking hob includes light source elements arranged below the top panel and the layer. Each light source element corresponds with one or more symbols or images. One or more light source elements are activated on demand by the user and, if the corresponding cooking zone is activated, the corresponding control element responds or the corresponding operation state occurs, respectively.

Abstract: Interactive light fixture (1) comprising a plurality of light sources and a projector unit for illuminating a defined surface area and at least one sensor for sensing objects within the surface area, and comprising a controller unit cooperating with the light sources, projector and sensor, wherein the controller unit in a first operational mode is configured to drive the light sources and/or projector unit in dependency of at least one characteristic object feature of at least one sensed object in order to generate an object-specific illumination design pattern or design figure on the surface area.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a burner grate (7), gas cooking hob, gas stove top and gas stove. For obtaining sufficient secondary air supply for inner flame exit ports (6) of a gas burner (4) of a gas cooking hob (3), a burner grate (7) adapted to be placed over the gas burner (4) and to support cooking vessels placed on the gas cooking hob (3) is proposed, which burner grate (7) comprises a feeder duct (12) extending from an outer region (13) to a mid section (14) thereof, and is adapted and implemented for feeding air towards flames of inner flame exit ports (6).