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Aerospace · Thermal · Industrial Design

Aerospace Portable Induction Cooker

Dual-zone induction system with integrated extraction, modular cookware and touch display—engineered for safe, clean, high-end cooking in aircraft cabins.

DFMEA / safety Thermal + airflow Stainless construction Human Factors
Closed view of the aerospace induction cooker

Mission

Develop a compact, premium galley appliance that enables efficient on-board meal preparation while controlling heat, fumes and spillage under turbulence. The unit supports both smooth hot-plate grilling and induction heating of modular pans with secure latching and quick-release handles for crew safety.

Client
Aerospace catering
Scope
Concept → ID → Mech/Thermal
Status
Concept validated

Key features

  • Two independently controlled induction zones with a glass touch UI and presets for fast, repeatable programs.
  • Integrated extraction & filtration plenum with serviceable filter cassette and dual fans.
  • Hot-plate mode with grease chute and removable grease tray for grilling.
  • Modular cookware: quarter and half-trays, plus steamer; any mix per zone.
  • Anti-turbulence hardware: tray locators & latching handles lock to lids; pressure-relief in glass lids.
  • Pull-out digital thermometer for core-temperature cooking.
  • Thermal insulation strategy around coils; electronics cooling with guided airflow.
  • Electropolished stainless enclosure with magnetic/non-magnetic zones as required for induction coupling.
Exploded view showing trays and mechanisms

Gallery

Exploded dual hot-plate assembly
Exploded dual hot-plate assembly
Open lids with filter/extraction path
Open lids & extraction path
Top view—pressure-relief glazing & pattern
Top view—pressure-relief glazing
Closed compact mode

Operation flow

  1. Release both lids; lock open with swing-arm latch.
  2. Power on via touch display; select temperature/program & fan speed.
  3. Cook on hot-plate or insert trays; engage handles into lid latch to secure.
  4. Optional thermometer: slide out probe and monitor core temperature.
  5. If grilling, release and empty grease tray post-cook.
  6. Remove accessories, close lids; replace filter as needed.