COOKING VESSEL DEVICE

Abstract

A cooking vessel device for a cooking vessel includes a stiffing unit including a stiffing element and a retaining element, which retains the stiffing element in an operating state. A drive unit moves the retaining element along a movement path in the operating state.

Claims

1-18. (canceled)

19. A cooking vessel device for a cooking vessel, said cooking vessel device comprising: a stiffing unit comprising a stiffing element and a retaining element, which retains the stiffing element in an operating state; and a drive unit configured to move the retaining element along a movement path in the operating state.

20. The cooking vessel device of claim 19, wherein the movement path has a length of at least 5 cm.

21. The cooking vessel device of claim 19, wherein the movement path has a diameter of at least 3 cm.

22. The cooking vessel device of claim 21, wherein the diameter corresponds at least substantially to a cooking vessel diameter of the cooking vessel.

23. The cooking vessel device of claim 19, wherein the movement path is circular.

24. The cooking vessel device of claim 19, further comprising a housing unit provided for positioning on the cooking vessel.

25. The cooking vessel device of claim 24, wherein the housing unit comprises a bearing surface to hold a cooking vessel lid.

26. The cooking vessel device of claim 24, wherein the housing unit at least largely encloses in at least one plane a fill opening provided for inserting food into a food receiving chamber of the cooking vessel.

27. The cooking vessel device of claim 26, wherein the fill opening of the housing unit has an opening diameter, which corresponds at least substantially to a cooking vessel diameter of the cooking vessel.

28. The cooking vessel device of claim 19, further comprising an energy storage unit, which supplies the drive unit with energy in the operating state.

29. The cooking vessel device of claim 19, further comprising a handle, said drive unit being at least partially integrated in the handle.

30. The cooking vessel device of claim 19, wherein the drive unit comprises a gear drive.

31. The cooking vessel device of claim 19, wherein the drive unit comprises a stabilization element, which is provided to stabilize the retaining element on the movement path.

32. The cooking vessel device of claim 31, wherein the stabilization element is part of a roller bearing.

33. The cooking vessel device of claim 24, wherein the drive unit comprises a stabilization element, which is provided to stabilize the retaining element on the movement path, said stabilization element having at least one section supported in a receiving region of the housing unit.

34. The cooking vessel device of claim 31, wherein the stabilization element has at least one section supported in a receiving region of the drive unit.

35. The cooking vessel device of claim 19, wherein the stiffing element is configured as a wall-based stiffing element.

36. A cooking system, comprising: a cooking vessel; and a cooking vessel device for the cooking vessel, said cooking vessel device comprising a stiffing unit comprising a stirring element and a retaining element, which retains the stiffing element in an operating state; and a drive unit configured to move the retaining element along a movement path in the operating state.

37. The cooking system of claim 36, wherein the movement path has a diameter, which corresponds at least substantially to a cooking vessel diameter of the cooking vessel.

38. The cooking system of claim 36, wherein the cooking vessel device includes a housing unit provided for positioning on the cooking vessel.

39. The cooking system of claim 38, further comprising a cooking vessel lid, said housing unit comprising a bearing surface to hold the cooking vessel lid.

40. The cooking system of claim 38, wherein the housing unit at least largely encloses in at least one plane a fill opening provided for inserting food into a food receiving chamber of the cooking vessel.

Description

[0050] In the drawing:

[0051] FIG. 1 shows a schematic plan view of a cooking system having a cooking appliance, a cooking vessel and a cooking vessel device,

[0052] FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of the cooking vessel, the cooking vessel device and a cooking vessel lid of the cooking system,

[0053] FIG. 3 shows a plan view of the cooking vessel and the cooking vessel device,

[0054] FIG. 4 shows a plan view of the cooking vessel and the cooking vessel device, a housing element of a housing unit of the cooking vessel device not being shown,

[0055] FIG. 5 shows a partial schematic sectional view of a detail of the cooking vessel and the cooking vessel device,

[0056] FIG. 6 shows a perspective view obliquely from below of the cooking vessel and the cooking vessel device,

[0057] FIG. 7 shows a perspective view obliquely from above of the cooking vessel and the cooking vessel device,

[0058] FIG. 8 shows a perspective view obliquely from above of the cooking vessel and the cooking vessel device, a housing element of a housing unit of the cooking vessel device not being shown,

[0059] FIG. 9 shows a perspective view obliquely from above of the cooking vessel and the cooking vessel device,

[0060] FIG. 10 shows a perspective view of four different stirring elements of a stirring unit of the cooking vessel device,

[0061] FIG. 11 shows a schematic plan view of a detail of a housing unit and a drive unit of an alternative cooking vessel device of an alternative cooking system in an unmounted state,

[0062] FIG. 12 shows a section along the line XII-XII from FIG. 11 and

[0063] FIG. 13 shows a section along the line XIII-XIII from FIG. 11.

[0064] FIG. 1 in particular shows a cooking system 48a, which is configured in particular as an induction cooking system. In the present exemplary embodiment the cooking system 48a is configured in particular as a cooktop system and in particular as an induction cooktop system. Alternatively the cooking system 48a could be configured for example as an oven system, in particular as an induction oven system.

[0065] The cooking system 48a in particular comprises at least one and advantageously just one cooking appliance 50a. The cooking appliance 50a is configured in particular as an induction cooking appliance. The cooking appliance 50a could be configured for example as an oven, in particular as an induction oven. In the present exemplary embodiment the cooking appliance 50a is configured in particular as a cooktop and in particular as an induction cooktop. The cooking appliance 50a is configured and/or provided in particular specifically for the cooking system 48a.

[0066] The cooking system 48a in particular comprises at least one and advantageously just one appliance plate 52a. In at least one mounted state the appliance plate 52a in particular forms a visible surface, which is arranged facing an operator in particular in the mounted state. In the present exemplary embodiment the appliance plate 52a is configured as a positioning plate.

[0067] The appliance plate 52a is provided in particular for the positioning of cooking vessels 12a, in particular for the purpose of heating the cooking vessel 12a. In the present exemplary embodiment the appliance plate 52a is configured in particular as a cooktop plate. The appliance plate 52 is in particular part of the cooking appliance 50a. The cooking appliance 50a in particular comprises the appliance plate 52a.

[0068] In particular the cooking system 48a comprises at least one and in particular just one cooking vessel 12a, in particular at least the and advantageously just the cooking vessel 12a. The cooking vessel 12a is provided in particular for positioning on the appliance plate 52a, in particular for the purpose of heating the cooking vessel 12a.

[0069] The cooking vessel 12a in particular delimits at least one and advantageously just one food receiving chamber 36a at least partially and advantageously at least largely. The food receiving chamber 36a is provided in particular to receive food, in particular for the purpose of cooking and/or heating.

[0070] In particular the cooking vessel 12a has at least one cooking vessel diameter 26a (see FIG. 3). For example the cooking vessel diameter 26a could have a value of at least 8 cm, in particular at least 10 cm, advantageously at least 12 cm, particularly advantageously at least 15 cm, preferably at least 18 cm and particularly preferably at least 21 cm. The cooking vessel diameter 26a could for example have a value of maximum 50 cm, in particular maximum 45 cm, advantageously maximum 40 cm, particularly advantageously maximum 35 cm, preferably maximum 32 cm and particularly preferably maximum 28 cm. In the present exemplary embodiment a cooking vessel diameter 26a in particular is assumed in the following, having a value of at least substantially 28 cm, without loss of generality.

[0071] “At least substantially” here means in particular that a value deviates in particular by maximum 25%, preferably maximum 10% and particularly preferably maximum 5% from a predefined value.

[0072] The cooking system 48a in particular comprises at least one heating unit (not shown). In the present exemplary embodiment the cooking system 48a in particular has a plurality of heating units.

[0073] Alternatively the cooking system 48a could comprise for example a smaller number of heating units, for example just one heating unit and/or at least two, in particular at least four, advantageously at least eight, particularly advantageously at least twelve and preferably multiple heating units. The heating units could be arranged for example in the form of a matrix. Only one of the heating units in particular is described in the following.

[0074] In an installed position the heating unit is arranged in particular below the appliance plate 52a. The heating unit is provided in particular to heat at least one cooking vessel 12a positioned on the appliance plate 52a above the heating unit. The heating unit is configured in particular as an induction heating unit. The heating unit is in particular part of the cooking appliance 50a. The cooking appliance 50a in particular comprises the heating unit.

[0075] The cooking system 48a has in particular at least one and advantageously just one appliance operator interface 54a (see FIG. 1). The appliance operator interface 54a is provided in particular for inputting and/or selecting operating parameters, for example a heat output and/or heat output density and/or heating zone. The appliance operator interface 54a is provided in particular for outputting a value of an operating parameter to an operator. The appliance operator interface 54a is in particular part of the cooking appliance 50a. The cooking appliance 50a in particular comprises the appliance operator interface 54a.

[0076] The cooking system 48a has in particular at least one and advantageously just one appliance control unit 56a. The appliance control unit 56a controls and/or regulates an appliance main function in particular in at least one operating state. The appliance control unit 56a is provided in particular to perform actions and/or change settings as a function of operating parameters input using the appliance operator interface 54a.

[0077] The appliance control unit 56a is in particular part of the cooking appliance 50a. The cooking appliance 50a in particular comprises the appliance control unit 56a. The appliance control unit 56a in particular regulates an energy supply to the heating unit, in particular to heat the cooking vessel 12a, in the operating state.

[0078] The cooking system 48a in particular comprises at least one and advantageously just one cooking vessel device 10a, in particular for the cooking vessel 12a. The cooking vessel device 10a is provided and/or configured in particular specifically for the cooking vessel 12a. In particular the cooking vessel device 10a is tailored specifically to the cooking vessel 12a. The cooking vessel device 10a is configured in particular for coupling to the cooking vessel 12a and advantageously as an accessory unit for the cooking vessel 12a.

[0079] The cooking vessel device 10a in particular has at least one and advantageously just one stirring unit 14a (see FIGS. 2 to 5 and 7 to 10). In the operating state the stirring unit 14a in particular mixes food present in the food receiving chamber 36a. In particular the stirring unit 14a comprises at least one stirring element 16a, which is arranged in particular in contact with food present in the food receiving chamber 36a in the operating state.

[0080] For example the stirring unit 14a could comprise just one, in particular a single, stirring element 16a. Alternatively or additionally the stirring unit 14a could in particular comprise in particular at least two, in particular at least three, advantageously at least four, particularly advantageously at least five, preferably at least six and particularly preferably multiple stirring elements 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d (see FIG. 10).

[0081] In the present exemplary embodiment the stirring unit 14a in particular comprises four stirring elements 16a, 16b, 16c16d. In particular each of the stirring elements 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d is provided to stir and/or mix food present in the food receiving chamber 36a. The stirring elements 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d differ in particular in respect of shape and/or in respect of the configuration of the stirring blade of the respective stirring element 16a, 16b, 16c16d. Only one of the stirring elements 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d is described in the following.

[0082] The stirring unit 14a in particular comprises at least one and advantageously just one retaining element 18a (see FIG. 2). In the operating stated the retaining element 18a in particular retains the stirring element 16a. In the present exemplary embodiment the stirring element 16a and the retaining element 18a are in particular connected to one another and advantageously fastened to one another in the operating state, in particular by means of a form-fit connection. Alternatively or additionally the stirring element 16a and the retaining element 18a could in particular be connected to one another and advantageously fastened to one another in the operating state, in particular by means of a force fit connection. Alternatively the stirring element 16a and the retaining element 18a could in particular be configured as a single piece.

[0083] The cooking vessel device 10a in particular comprises at least one and advantageously just one drive unit 20a (see FIGS. 2, 4, 5 and 8). In particular the drive unit 20a is provided to drive the stirring unit 14a, in particular the stirring element 16a and/or the retaining element 18a. In the operating state the drive unit 20a in particular drives the stirring unit 14a, in particular the stirring element 16a and/or the retaining element 18a.

[0084] In the operating state the drive unit 20a moves the retaining element 18a in particular along a movement path 22a (see FIG. 3). In particular the movement path 22a has a length of at least 1 cm, in particular at least 3 cm, advantageously at least 5 cm, particularly advantageously at least 10 cm, preferably at least 20 cm and particularly preferably at least 30 cm. In the present exemplary embodiment, in which the cooking vessel diameter 26a in particular has a value of 28 cm, the movement path 22a in particular has a length of at least substantially 85 cm.

[0085] In particular the movement path 22a has a diameter 24a of at least 0.5 cm, in particular at least 1 cm, advantageously at least 3 cm, particularly advantageously at least 5 cm, preferably at least 10 cm and particularly preferably at least 20 cm. In the present exemplary embodiment, in which the cooking vessel diameter 26a in particular has a value of 28 cm, the movement path 22a in particular has a diameter 24a of at least substantially 27 cm.

[0086] The cooking vessel diameter 26a and the diameter 24a of the movement path 22a are in particular at least substantially identical. In particular the diameter 24a of the movement path 22a corresponds at least substantially to the cooking vessel diameter 26a of the cooking vessel 12a. The cooking vessel diameter 26a is in particular slightly larger than the diameter 24a of the movement path 22a.

[0087] In the present exemplary embodiment the movement path 22a is in particular circle-like and advantageously circular. Alternatively or additionally the movement path 22a could be in particular in the manner of an oval and/or ellipse, advantageously oval-shaped and/or elliptical.

[0088] In the operating state, in which the drive unit 20a moves the retaining element 18a in particular along the movement path 22a, the drive unit 20a moves the stirring element 16a at least partially along the movement path 22a in particular by means of the retaining element 18a. In particular in the operating state the drive unit 20a in particular moves at least one part of the stirring element 16a facing the retaining element 18a along the movement path 22a in the operating state. The stirring element 16a is configured in particular as a wall-based stirring element 16a.

[0089] In the present exemplary embodiment the drive unit 20a in particular comprises at least one and advantageously just one gear drive (see FIGS. 2, 4, 5 and 8). In particular the drive unit 20a is configured as a and advantageously as the gear drive.

[0090] The drive unit 20a in particular comprises at least one and advantageously just one transmission element 58a. In the operating state the transmission element 58a in particular transmits a drive torque to the retaining element 18a. In particular the transmission element 58a and the retaining element 18a are connected to one another in a rotationally fixed manner. In the present exemplary embodiment the transmission element 58a and the retaining element 18a are configured in particular as a single piece.

[0091] The transmission element 58a in particular comprises at least one toothed wheel and is configured in particular as a and advantageously as the toothed wheel. The transmission element 58a in particular has a transmission diameter, which corresponds in particular at least substantially to the cooking vessel diameter 26a.

[0092] The drive unit 20a in particular comprises at least one and advantageously just one drive element 44a. In the operating state the drive element 44a drives the transmission element 58a in particular and the retaining element 18a in particular by means of the transmission element 58a.

[0093] The drive unit 20a in particular comprises at least one and advantageously just one drive motor 60a (see FIG. 5). In the operating state the drive element 44a is coupled to the drive motor 60a in a rotationally fixed manner. In the operating state the drive motor 60a in particular transmits a drive torque to the drive element 44a, which transmits the drive torque in particular to the transmission element 58a and in particular to the retaining element 18a, in particular by means of the transmission element 58a.

[0094] The drive element 44a in particular comprises at least one toothed wheel and is configured in particular as a and advantageously as the toothed wheel. The drive element 44a in particular has a drive element diameter, which is in particular substantially smaller than the cooking vessel diameter 26a. For example the drive element diameter could have a value of maximum 8 cm, in particular maximum 5 cm, advantageously maximum 4 cm, particularly advantageously maximum 3 cm, preferably maximum 2 cm and particularly preferably maximum 1 cm.

[0095] In the operating state the drive element 44a and the transmission element 58a engage, in particular at least in sections, in particular with one another (see FIGS. 2, 4, 5 and 8). In particular the drive element 44a and the transmission element 58a engage with one another, at in particular at least in sections, in the operating state.

[0096] The drive unit 20a comprises in particular at least one stabilization element 46a (see FIGS. 2, 4 and 8), in particular in addition to the drive element 44a . For example the drive unit 20a could comprise just one, in particular a single, stabilization element 46a. Alternatively or additionally the drive unit 20a could in particular comprise in particular at least two, in particular at least three, advantageously at least four, particularly advantageously at least five, preferably at least six and particularly preferably multiple stabilization elements 46a. In the present exemplary embodiment the drive unit 20a in particular comprises at least three and advantageously just three stabilization elements 46a. Where multiple objects are present, only one is shown with a reference character in the figures.

[0097] The drive element 44a and the stabilization elements 46 are, in particular at least substantially, in particular evenly distributed over a circumference of the transmission element 58a . Only one of the stabilization elements 46a is described in the following.

[0098] The stabilization element 46a is configured to be at least substantially and advantageously precisely identical to the drive element 44a in particular in respect of configuration and/or form and/or shape.

[0099] The stabilization element 46a in particular comprises at least one toothed wheel and is configured in particular as a and advantageously as the toothed wheel. The stabilization element 46a in particular has a stabilization element diameter, which is in particular substantially smaller than the cooking vessel diameter 26a. For example the stabilization element diameter could have a value of maximum 8 cm, in particular maximum 5 cm, advantageously maximum 4 cm, particularly advantageously maximum 3 cm, preferably maximum 2 cm and particularly preferably maximum 1 cm.

[0100] The stabilization element 46a and the transmission element 58a in particular engage at least in sections, in particular with one another, in the operating state. In particular the stabilization element 46a and the transmission element 58a engage in one another, in particular at least in sections, in the operating state.

[0101] In the operating state the stabilization element 46a in particular stabilizes the retaining element 18a on the movement path 22a. In particular the stabilization element 46a is provided to stabilize the retaining element 18a on the movement path 22a. In the operating state the stabilization element 46a in particular prevents the occurrence of significant mechanical friction, allowing in particular problem-free drive and/or drive with little energy expenditure.

[0102] The cooking vessel device 10a comprises in particular at least one and advantageously just one housing unit 28a (see FIGS. 2 to 9). The housing unit 28a is provided in particular for positioning on the cooking vessel 12a. In the operating state the housing unit 28a is positioned in particular on the cooking vessel 12a.

[0103] For example the housing unit 28a could be configured as a single piece. The housing unit 28a could be configured for example in multiple parts. In particular the housing unit 28a comprises at least one and advantageously just one housing base element 62a. The housing base unit 62a is provided in particular for positioning on the cooking vessel 12a. In the operating state the housing base element 62a is arranged in particular in contact with the cooking vessel 12a, in particular at least in sections. In particular the housing base element 62 forms a partial region of the housing unit 28a facing the cooking vessel 12a in the operating state.

[0104] The housing unit 28a comprises in particular at least one and advantageously just one housing element 64a. The housing element 64 is provided in particular for coupling to the housing base element 62a. In the operating state the housing base element 62a and the housing element 64a are in particular coupled to one another, in particular at least in sections, and are arranged in particular so that they are in contact with one another, in particular at least in sections. In particular in the operating state the housing element 64a forms a partial region of the housing unit 28a facing away from the cooking vessel 12a.

[0105] The housing unit 28a comprises in particular at least one and advantageously just one bearing surface 30a and in particular forms the bearing surface 30a. In particular the housing element 64a forms the bearing surface 30a. The bearing surface 30a is configured in particular as a partial surface region of the housing unit 28a and advantageously of the housing element 64a. In particular the bearing surface 30a is provided to hold at least one cooking vessel lid 32a (see FIG. 2).

[0106] The cooking vessel device 10a comprises in particular at least one and advantageously just one, in particular at least the and advantageously just the, cooking vessel lid 32a. In the operating state the cooking vessel lid 32a in particular at least partially delimits the food receiving chamber 36a. In the operating state the bearing surface 30a and the cooking vessel lid 32a are arranged in particular in contact with one another, in particular at least in sections.

[0107] The housing unit 28a encloses at least one and advantageously just one fill opening 34a at least largely and advantageously completely, in particular by means of the housing base element 62a and/or by means of the housing element 64a, in particular in at least one plane. The fill opening 34a is provided in particular for the insertion of food into the food receiving chamber 36a. In the operating state an operator can insert and/or introduce food into the food receiving chamber 36a in particular through the fill opening 34a.

[0108] In particular the fill opening 34a has an opening diameter 38a. The opening diameter 38a of the fill opening 34a corresponds in particular at least substantially to the cooking vessel diameter 26a of the cooking vessel 12a.

[0109] The cooking vessel device 10a comprises in particular at least one and advantageously just one energy storage unit 40a (see FIG. 5). The energy storage unit 40a is provided in particular to store energy, in particular electrical energy. In particular the energy storage unit 40a is provided to supply energy to the drive unit 20a. In the operating state the energy storage unit 40a in particular supplies the drive unit 20a with energy.

[0110] The cooking vessel device 10a comprises in particular at least one and advantageously just one handle 42a (see FIG. 5). The handle 42a is provided in particular for in particular releasable coupling, advantageously coupling in such a manner that it can be released without tools, to the housing unit 28a. In the operating state the handle 42a is attached in particular to the housing unit 28a and/or coupled to the housing unit 28a in particular releasably, advantageously in such a manner that it can be released without tools.

[0111] The housing unit 28a in comprises in particular at least one and advantageously just one coupling interface 66a (see FIGS. 2, 6, 7), which is provided in particular for coupling to the handle 42a. The handle 42a comprises in particular at least one and advantageously just one handle coupling interface (not shown), which is provided in particular for coupling to the housing unit 28a, in particular to the coupling interface 66a of the housing unit 28a.

[0112] The handle 42a defines and/or delimits in particular at least one and advantageously just one receiving chamber 68a (see FIG. 5). The handle 42a, in particular the receiving chamber 68a of the handle 42a, is provided in particular to receive at least one structural unit.

[0113] In the operating state the drive unit 20a is integrated at least partially in the handle 42a, in particular the receiving chamber 68a of the handle 42a. In the operating state in particular at least the drive motor 60a of the drive unit 20a is at least largely integrated in the handle 42a, in particular the receiving chamber 68a of the handle 42a.

[0114] In the operating state the energy storage unit 40a in particular is at least largely integrated in the handle 42a, in particular the receiving chamber 68a of the handle 42a.

[0115] The cooking vessel device 10a comprises in particular at least one and advantageously just one electronics unit 70a (see FIG. 5). In particular the electronics unit 70a is configured as a control unit and/or regulation unit. In the operating state the electronics unit 70a controls and/or regulates in particular at least the drive unit 20a and/or the stirring unit 14a and/or the energy storage unit 40a. In particular in the operating state the electronics unit 70a is arranged at least largely and advantageously completely in the handle 42a.

[0116] In particular the cooking vessel device 10, in particular the housing unit 28a and/or the handle 42a and/or the stirring unit 14a and/or the drive unit 20a and/or the energy storage unit 40a is coupled releasably, in particular in such a manner that it can be released without tools, to the cooking vessel 12a in the operating state. In the operating state the housing unit 28a is configured in particular in an at least substantially water-tight manner and in particular prevents at least any penetration of liquid, in particular water, into at least one internal space of the housing unit 28a, in which in particular the drive unit 20a is at least partially integrated and/or arranged.

[0117] In particular the cooking vessel device 10a is configured as dishwasher-safe. In particular at least the drive unit 20a, in particular the drive motor 60a of the drive unit 20a, and/or the energy storage unit 40a and/or the stirring unit 14a, in particular the stirring element 16a and/or the retaining element 18a, are arranged on the cooking vessel 12a releasably, in particular in such a manner that they can be released without tools. The stirring element 16a is configured in particular as dishwasher-safe and can in particular be cleaned at least by a dishwasher, due to its releasable arrangement on the cooking vessel 12a.

[0118] FIGS. 11 to 14 show a further exemplary embodiment of the invention. The descriptions that follow are limited substantially to the differences between the exemplary embodiments, it being possible to refer to the description of the exemplary embodiment in FIGS. 1 to 10 for parts, features and functions that remain the same. To distinguish between the exemplary embodiments the letter a in the reference characters of the exemplary embodiment in FIGS. 1 to 10 is replaced by the letter b in the reference characters of the exemplary embodiment in FIGS. 11 to 14. Reference can also be made in principle to the drawings and/or the description of the exemplary embodiment in FIGS. 1 to 10 for parts designated in the same manner, in particular for parts with the same reference characters.

[0119] FIG. 11 in particular shows a detail of a housing unit 28b and a drive unit 20b of an alternative cooking vessel device 10b of an alternative cooking system 48b. The housing unit 28b comprises in particular a housing base element 62b and in particular a housing element 64b, which are in particular connected to one another and advantageously fastened to one another in a mounted state. FIG. 11 shows the housing base element 62b and the housing element 64b in particular in an unmounted state.

[0120] In the mounted state the housing unit 28b, in particular the housing base element 62b and the housing element 64b, defines and/or delimits at least one and advantageously just one hollow space 72b, within which the drive unit 20b is in particular at least partially integrated in the mounted state (see FIGS. 12 and 13). In particular a transmission element 58b of the drive unit 20b is integrated in the hollow space 72b in the mounted state. The transmission element 58b is connected in particular in a rotationally fixed manner to at least one retaining element 18b of a stirring unit 14b. In particular the transmission element 58b transmits a drive torque to the retaining element 18b in the operating state, with the result that the drive unit 20b moves the retaining element 18b in particular along a movement path 22b. Such movement of the retaining element 18b along the movement path 22b takes place in particular as set out in the exemplary embodiment in FIGS. 1 to 10, so reference is made in particular to said details here.

[0121] The drive unit 20b in particular comprises at least one stabilization element 46b, in particular to stabilize the retaining element 18b on the movement path 22b (see FIGS. 12 and 13). In the present exemplary embodiment the drive unit 20b in particular comprises sixteen stabilization elements 46b. Alternatively the drive unit 20b could in particular comprise a different number of stabilization elements 46b. For example the drive unit 20b could comprise a larger number of stabilization elements 46b, for example at least twenty, in particular at least thirty, advantageously at least forty and preferably at least fifty. Alternatively the drive unit 20b could in particular comprise a smaller number of stabilization elements 46b, for example at least four, in particular at least six, advantageously at least eight, particularly advantageously at least ten and preferably at least twelve. Only one of the stabilization elements 46b is described in the following.

[0122] The stabilization element 46b is provided in particular to stabilize the retaining element 18b on the movement path 22b. In the operating state the stabilization element 46b stabilizes the retaining element 18b in particular on the movement path 22b.

[0123] The stabilization element 46b is in particular part of at least one roller bearing 74b (see FIGS. 11 to 13). The cooking vessel device 10b comprises in particular at least one roller bearing 74b. In the present exemplary embodiment the cooking vessel device 10b comprises in particular at least two and advantageously just two roller bearings 74b.

[0124] One roller bearing 74b1 of the roller bearings 74b is arranged in particular on the housing unit 28b, in particular on the housing base element 62b of the housing unit 28b, being designated in the following in particular as the roller bearing 74b1 arranged on the housing unit 28b.

[0125] One roller bearing 74b2 of the roller bearings 74b is arranged in particular on the drive unit 20b, in particular on the transmission element 58b of the drive unit 20b, being designated in the following in particular as the roller bearing 74b2 arranged on the drive unit 20b.

[0126] The cooking vessel device 10b comprises at least one bearing element 76b, in particular per stabilization element 46b (see FIGS. 11 to 13). In the present exemplary embodiment the cooking vessel device 10b in particular comprises sixteen bearing elements 76b. A number of bearing elements 76b in particular corresponds to a number of stabilization elements 46b.

[0127] In the present exemplary embodiment in particular eight bearing elements 76b1 of the bearing elements 76b are arranged on the housing base element 62b and are in particular part of the roller bearing 74b1 arranged on the housing unit 28b. In particular the bearing elements 76b1 arranged in particular on the housing unit 28b are evenly distributed in a circumferential direction on the housing base element 62b. Only one of the bearing elements 76b1 arranged on the housing base element 62b in particular is described in the following.

[0128] In particular the bearing element 76b1 arranged in particular on the housing base element 62bis part of the housing unit 28b. The bearing element 76b1 arranged in particular on the housing base element 62b is configured in particular as a single piece with the housing base element 62b. The bearing element 76b1 arranged in particular on the housing base element 62b defines and/or delimits in particular at least one receiving region 78b1. In particular at least one stabilization element 46b1 is arranged on the housing unit 28b and supported in particular at least in sections in the receiving region 78b1 of the housing unit 28b in the operating state. The receiving region 78b1 arranged in particular on the housing base element 62b is provided in particular to receive at least sections of the stabilization element 46b1 arranged in particular on the housing unit 28b. In particular at least sections of the stabilization element 46b1 arranged in particular on the housing unit 28b are supported in the receiving region 78b1 arranged in particular on the housing base element 62b. The receiving region 78b1 arranged in particular on the housing base element 62b is configured in particular as a well-like recess. The bearing element 76b1 arranged in particular on the housing base element 62b is configured in particular as a projection on the housing base element 62b.

[0129] The drive unit 20b comprises in particular at least one and advantageously just one guide path 80b. In the operating state at least sections of the stabilization element 46b1 arranged in particular on the housing unit 28b engage in the guide path 80b of the drive unit 20b. The guide path 80b of the drive unit 20b is formed in particular by the transmission element 58b. In particular the transmission element 58b defines the guide path 80b of the drive unit 20b at least in sections, in particular at least largely and advantageously completely. In the operating state the guide path 80b of the drive unit 20b is arranged in particular on a side of the transmission element 58b facing the housing base element 62b. The guide path 80b of the drive unit 20b is configured in particular as a well-like recess of the transmission element 58b.

[0130] In the present exemplary embodiment eight bearing elements 76b2 of the bearing elements 76b are arranged in particular on the transmission element 58b and are in particular part of the roller bearing 74b2 arranged on the drive unit 20b. In particular the bearing elements 76b2 arranged in particular on the drive unit 20b are evenly distributed in a circumferential direction on the transmission element 58b. Only one of the bearing elements 76b2 arranged on the transmission element 58b in particular is described in the following.

[0131] In particular the bearing element 76b2 arranged in particular on the transmission element 58b is part of the drive unit 20b. The bearing element 76b2 arranged in particular on the transmission element 58b is in particular configured as a single piece with the transmission element 58b. The bearing element 76b2 arranged in particular on the transmission element 58b defines and/or delimits in particular at least one receiving region 78b2.

[0132] In particular in the operating state at least one stabilization element 46b2 is arranged on the drive unit 20b and supported at least in sections in the receiving region 78b2 of the drive unit 20b. The receiving region 78b2 arranged in particular on the transmission element 58b is provided in particular to receive at least sections of the stabilization element 46b arranged in particular on the drive unit 20b. In particular at least sections of the stabilization element 46b2 arranged in particular on the drive unit 20b are supported in the receiving region 78b2 arranged in particular on the transmission element 58b in the operating state. The receiving region 78b2 arranged in particular on the transmission element 58b is configured in particular as a well-like recess. The bearing element 76b2 arranged in particular on the transmission element 58b is configured in particular as a recess of the transmission element 58b.

[0133] The housing unit 28b comprises in particular at least one and advantageously just one guide path 82b. In the operating state at least sections of the stabilization element 46b2 arranged in particular on the drive unit 20b engage in the guide path 82b of the housing unit 28b. The guide path 82b of the housing unit 28b is formed in particular by the housing element 64b. In particular the housing element 64b defines the guide path 82b of the housing unit 28b at least in sections, in particular at least largely and advantageously completely. In the operating state the guide path 82b of the housing unit 28b is arranged in particular on a side of the housing element 64b facing the transmission element 58b. The guide path 82b of the housing unit 28b is configured in particular as a well-like recess of the housing element 64b.

[0134] In the present exemplary embodiment the housing unit 28b, in particular the housing base element 62b, comprises in particular at least one and advantageously just one drive recess 84b (see FIG. 11). In the operating state in particular at least one drive motor 60b of the drive unit 20b transmits a drive force and/or drive torque to the transmission element 58b through the drive recess 84b.

REFERENCE CHARACTERS

[0135] 10 Cooking vessel device [0136] 12 Cooking vessel [0137] 14 Stirring unit [0138] 16 Stirring element [0139] 18 Retaining element [0140] 20 Drive unit [0141] 22 Movement path [0142] 24 Diameter [0143] 26 Cooking vessel diameter [0144] 28 Housing unit [0145] 30 Bearing surface [0146] 32 Cooking vessel lid [0147] 34 Fill opening [0148] 36 Food receiving chamber [0149] 38 Opening diameter [0150] 40 Energy storage unit [0151] 42 Handle [0152] 44 Drive element [0153] 46 Stabilization element [0154] 48 Cooking system [0155] 50 Cooking appliance [0156] 52 Appliance plate [0157] 54 Appliance operator interface [0158] 56 Appliance control unit [0159] 58 Transmission element [0160] 60 Drive motor [0161] 62 Housing base element [0162] 64 Housing element [0163] 66 Coupling interface [0164] 68 Receiving chamber [0165] 70 Electronics unit [0166] 72 Hollow space [0167] 74 Roller bearing [0168] 76 Bearing element [0169] 78 Receiving region [0170] 80 Guide path [0171] 82 Guide path [0172] 84 Drive recess