Pressing element and induction hob comprising a pressing element

A pressing entity for pressing an induction heating unit against a hob plate, the pressing entity comprising:

• an coupling element adapted to be inserted through an opening in a support plate of the induction heating unit, the coupling element having a recess therein and a collar extending radially from an opening of said recess, a first flexible hook-shaped protrusion of said coupling element at least partially protruding inwardly into said recess, and a second flexible hook-shaped protrusion of said coupling element protruding outward from a circumferential surface thereof and spaced axially from said collar so as to define a receiving space between said second hook-shaped protrusion and said collar;
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• a compression spring partially received within said recess through said opening such that a free end of the compression spring extends outside said recess beyond said collar;
• said first flexible hook-shaped protrusion being configured such that upon insertion of said compression spring into said recess the first flexible hook-shaped protrusion bends outwardly to make way for said insertion of said spring, and such that the first flexible hook-shaped protrusion resumes its inward-protruding position in said recess once the spring has been inserted so as to interact with coils or windings of the spring in order to retain the spring within the recess;
• said second flexible hook-shaped protrusion being configured such that upon insertion of said coupling element through said opening in said support plate the second flexible hook-shaped protrusion bends inward to make way therefor until a portion of said support plate surrounding the opening therein reaches said receiving space, whereupon said second flexible hook-shaped protrusion resumes its radially outward-protruding position so as to confine said portion of said support plate in the receiving space between said collar and the second flexible hook-shaped protrusion.