Cooktops

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cooktop ( 1 ) which comprises a support element ( 2 ) having a top surface ( 2 a ) and a bottom surface ( 2 b ); at least one cooking area ( 3 ) which is configured to accommodate a heating element at the top surface ( 2 a ); a suction opening ( 5 ) for drawing cooking fumes; a suction duct ( 7 ) in fluid communication with the suction opening ( 5 ); suction means ( 18 ) associated with the suction opening ( 5 ) for drawing cooking fumes through the suction opening ( 5 ) and the suction duct ( 7 ); a collecting tray ( 19 ) located below the suction opening ( 5 ) for collecting liquids flowing through the suction opening ( 5 ); a plurality of magnetic elements ( 21 ), which are fixed to the tray ( 19 ) for magnetic coupling to the support element ( 2 ).

1 . A cooktop comprising:
 a support element having a top surface and a bottom surface;   at least one cooking area configured to accommodate a heating element at said top surface;   a suction opening for drawing cooking fumes;   a suction duct in fluid communication with said intake opening,   suction means associated with said suction opening for drawing the cooking fumes through said suction opening and said suction duct;   a collecting tray located below said suction opening for collecting liquids flowing through said suction opening;   coupling means associated with said tray for reversibly fixing said tray to said support element;   wherein said coupling means comprise a plurality of magnetic elements, which are fixed to said tray for magnetic coupling to said support element   
     
     
         2 . The cooktop as claimed in claim I, wherein said magnetic elements are placed on an upper edge of said tray. 
     
     
         3 . The cooktop as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein four of said magnetic elements are provided. 
     
     
         4 . The cooktop as claimed in  claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises at least one mechanical safety means which is configured to lock said tray in a predetermined position on said support element. 
     
     
         5 . The cooktop as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein said mechanical safety means is placed on said upper edge of said tray, particularly between two magnetic elements. 
     
     
         6 . The cooktop as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein said mechanical safety element is defined by a key. 
     
     
         7 . The cooktop as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein said support element has at least one hole for said key, said key being designed to fit into said hole and be locked in said hole, thereby locking said tray on said support clement. 
     
     
         8 . The cooktop as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said suction means comprise a centrifugal fan and a motor connected to said centrifugal fan; said cooktop further comprising a housing for the centrifugal fan, said housing defining said suction duct, said housing comprising a partition element operable on a vapor stream in the duct to divide said vapor stream into two portions, each directed toward a respective inlet of said centrifugal fan. 
     
     
         9 . The cooktop as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein said partition element has the shape of an arc.