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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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23-02-2012 дата публикации

Cooking device

Номер: US20120043318A1
Автор: Yoneo Komuro
Принадлежит: Individual

A cooking device comprises: a body casing ( 1 ); a heating chamber ( 2 ) disposed within the body casing ( 1 ) and provided with a gas discharge opening; a gas discharge path having one end connected to the gas discharge opening of the heating chamber; a cooling fan disposed within the body casing ( 1 ) and cooling an electric component; and a cooling path formed within the body casing ( 1 ) and leading from an outside-air suction opening ( 100 ) through the cooling fan and an electric component chamber to a cool-air introducing opening ( 31 a ) in a gas discharge duct ( 30 ). At least a part of cooling air from the cooling fan flows along the cooling path, passes through a space near heaters ( 14, 14 ) within the body casing ( 1 ), enters the gas discharge duct ( 30 ) from the cool-air introducing opening ( 31 a ), and is discharged from a gas-discharge external opening ( 28 ).

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Portable composite roaster

Номер: US20120055464A1
Автор: Han Sik Kim, Yong Jin Kim
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention relates to a portable composite roaster that is small in size, enables a user to selectively use gas, charcoal or the like as a heating means, and is simple and convenient to use for anyone. The roaster has primary, secondary and tertiary heat-isolating screens arranged outside the heating means to effectively isolate heat and to protect a table on which the portable composite roaster is placed or users from heat generated by the heating means such that the users may use the roaster in accordance with the needs thereof. The portable composite roaster of the present invention enables users preferring charcoal-cooked food to roast food using charcoal, and enables users inconvenienced by charcoal to easily use gas instead of charcoal and enjoy delicious food.

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29-03-2012 дата публикации

Food product and method and apparatus for baking

Номер: US20120074122A1

Provide an oven and optional cooking accessories having a high emissivity thermal protective layer on a substrate surface which comprises a metal or ceramic. The layer comprises from about 5% to 30% of an inorganic adhesive, from about 45% to 92% of at least one filler, and from about 1% to 25% of one or more emissivity agents; or from about 5% to 35% of colloidal silica, colloidal alumina, or combinations thereof, from about 23% to 79% of at least one filler, and from about 1% to 25% of one or more emissivity agents.

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05-07-2012 дата публикации

Oven with at least one illuminated oven cavity

Номер: US20120167865A1
Автор: Klaus Winkelmann
Принадлежит: Electrolux Home Products Corp NV

The present invention relates to an oven with at least one illuminated oven cavity ( 10 ). The oven cavity ( 10 ) comprises a top wall ( 12 ) with at least one embossing ( 22 ). The embossing ( 22 ) is arranged in a front portion of the top wall ( 12 ). The embossing ( 22 ) includes a surface section ( 24 ) with a cutout for latching a light emitting element ( 28 ) with a light source ( 38 ). The light source ( 38 ) is provided for generating a light cone ( 30 ). The embossing ( 22 ) includes an edge ( 26 ) in front of the surface section ( 24 ). Said edge ( 26 ) extends downwards and covers the light source ( 38 ) of the light source element ( 28 ), so that the light cone ( 30 ) is directed to the interior of the oven cavity ( 10 ). Alternatively, a bigger part of the light cone ( 30 ) is directed to the interior of the oven cavity ( 10 ) and a smaller part of the light cone ( 30 ) is directed to a lower part of an opening in the front side of the oven cavity ( 10 ).

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03-01-2013 дата публикации

Cooker

Номер: US20130003351A1
Автор: Reinhard Wiedenmann
Принадлежит: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERAETE GMBH

A cooking appliance includes a muffle having walls to delimit a cooking chamber. The muffle has a front face provided with a loading opening which is delimited peripherally by a front edge of the muffle. A lighting apparatus has at least one light source which is configured to light up the cooking chamber and/or to display information. The at least one light source is disposed outside the cooking chamber and in front of the front edge of the muffle when the cooking appliance is viewed from the front.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Oven

Номер: US20130019851A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

An oven having a cabinet and a cooktop disposed above the cabinet is provided. The cooktop includes a top frame located at a top surface of the cabinet, the top frame including at least one heater installation opening and at least two heater support brackets adjacent the installation opening, a top plate located on a top surface of the top frame, and a heater located in the installation opening, the heater including at least two heater support holders, each support holder being elastically coupled to a corresponding support bracket to movably support the heater.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Oven door

Номер: US20130019854A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

An oven door is provided. The oven door includes a door panel having an air discharging opening part configured to discharge air flowing in the oven door, a door frame coupled to the door panel, the coupled door panel and door frame providing at least one air introducing hole in the bottom of the door to introduce air into the door, an inner cover located between the door panel and the door frame, the inner cover having an inner opening, the inner cover and the door frame defining a space to allow airflow, an inner glass located in the inner opening of the inner cover, and a glass holder supporting the inner glass. Air introduced through the air introducing hole flows through the space between the door frame and the inner cover at both lateral sides of the glass holder.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Drawer unit for oven and oven having same

Номер: US20130020308A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A drawer unit for an oven is provided. The drawer unit includes a drawer casing, a drawer movable into and out from the drawer casing, the drawer defining an accommodation space configured to accommodate food or a food container, and a warming heater disposed at an upper portion of the drawer casing between the drawer casing and the drawer to provide warming energy to the accommodation space. In addition, an oven including the drawer unit is also provided.

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28-02-2013 дата публикации

Door for a domestic appliance

Номер: US20130049559A1
Принадлежит: Electrolux Home Products Corp NV

The present invention relates to a door for a domestic appliance, in particular for a cooking oven. The door comprises two door columns ( 10 ) on the left hand side and on the right hand side of the door, an outer door panel ( 12 ) at the outer sides of the door columns ( 10 ), an inner door panel ( 14 ) at the inner sides of the door columns ( 10 ), and a cover frame ( 16 ) for covering the top sides of the door columns ( 10 ) and the inner door panel ( 14 ). In a mounted state the cover frame ( 16 ) is fastened on the door columns ( 10 ), and the inner door panel ( 14 ) is clamped by the cover frame ( 16 ). In an intermediate state the cover frame ( 16 ) is fastened at the door columns ( 10 ) in another position as in the mounted state, so that the inner door panel ( 14 ) is removable from the inner sides of the door columns ( 10 ). Further, the present invention relates to a corresponding domestic appliance with at least one door.

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

DOOR DEVICE FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE COMPRISING SUCH A DOOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ACTUATING A DOOR DEVICE FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE

Номер: US20130119838A1
Принадлежит: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH

A door device for a household appliance includes a door having in particular a first vertical longitudinal side, a second vertical longitudinal side disposed opposite the first longitudinal side, and a top side extending between the longitudinal sides The door device further includes a door opening device for automatically opening the door, wherein a handle element is designed in particular on the second longitudinal side and/or a handle element is designed in particular on the top side. The door has at least one detection sensor, which is designed to detect a finger in a detection region around or on the handle element, and a control unit, which is designed to control the door opening device in response to information received from the detection sensor. 116-. (canceled)17. A door device for a domestic appliance , said door device comprising:a door;a handle element;a door-opening device for automatic opening of the door; anda control unit,wherein the door comprises at least one detection sensor configured for detecting a finger in a detection region around or at the handle element, andwherein the control unit is configured for controlling the door-opening device in response to information received from the detection sensor.18. The door device of claim 17 , wherein the door has a first vertical longitudinal side claim 17 , a second vertical longitudinal side arranged opposite the first vertical longitudinal side claim 17 , and an upper side extending between the first and second longitudinal sides claim 17 , said handle element being arranged at a member selected from the group consisting of the second longitudinal side and the upper side.19. The door device of claim 17 , wherein the door has a first vertical longitudinal side claim 17 , a second vertical longitudinal side arranged opposite the first vertical longitudinal side claim 17 , and an upper side extending between the first and second longitudinal sides claim 17 , and further comprising a further handle ...

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING OVEN COOKING ZONES

Номер: US20130133637A1
Принадлежит: JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

A cooking system having adjustable oven cooking zones generally includes a spiral stack disposed within a cooking oven chamber, the spiral stack including a plurality of tiers, and a circulation system for delivering gaseous cooking medium to the spiral stack in the cooking oven chamber. The system further includes a mezzanine assembly including an inner mezzanine and an outer mezzanine, wherein the position of the inner mezzanine is movable relative to the position of the outer mezzanine. Methods for adjusting cooking zones in an oven, and systems and methods for bidirectional flow systems for cooking ovens, are also provided. 1. A cooking system having adjustable oven cooking zones , the system comprising:(a) a spiral stack disposed within a cooking oven chamber, the spiral stack including a plurality of tiers;(b) a circulation system for delivering gaseous cooking medium to the spiral stack in the cooking oven chamber; and(c) a mezzanine assembly including an inner mezzanine and an outer mezzanine, wherein the position of the inner mezzanine is movable relative to the position of the outer mezzanine.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the flow of the gaseous cooking medium is a substantially vertical flow through the spiral stack.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the position of the inner mezzanine is vertically moveable upward or downward relative to the outer mezzanine.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mezzanine assembly divides the spiral stack into first and second cooking zones.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the first and second cooking zones are selected from the group consisting of high pressure and low pressure cooking zones.6. The system of claim 4 , wherein the first and second cooking zones are selected from the group consisting of condensation and convection cooking zones.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the circulation system is unidirectional.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the circulation system is bidirectional.9. The system of claim ...

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE

Номер: US20130139441A1
Принадлежит: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH

A support assembly for use in a household appliance includes a planar metal viewing body having a substantially rectangular main surface and an angled section on two opposite edges of the main surface to thereby give the viewing body a three-dimensional shape. The viewing body has two further outer edges, each having a cut edge which directly adjoins the rectangular main surface of the viewing body. 114-. (canceled)15. A support assembly for use in a household appliance , said support assembly comprising a planar metal viewing body having a substantially rectangular main surface and an angled section on two opposite edges of the main surface to thereby give the viewing body a three-dimensional shape , said viewing body having two further outer edges , each having a cut edge which directly adjoins the rectangular main surface of the viewing body.16. The support assembly of claim 15 , wherein each of the two further outer edges of the viewing body is configured in the absence of an angled section.17. The support assembly of claim 15 , wherein the main surface of the viewing body has a window-type opening.18. The support assembly of claim 17 , further comprising a glass ceramic plate or a glass pane disposed in the window-type opening.19. The support assembly of claim 15 , wherein the planar metal viewing body has a material thickness of at least 1.0 mm and at most 3.5 mm.20. The support assembly of claim 15 , wherein the planar metal viewing body has a material thickness of at least 1.5 mm and at most 2.5 mm.21. The support assembly of claim 15 , wherein the planar viewing body has a cross-sectional surface which is visible on at least one of the further outer edges of the main surface.22. The support assembly of claim 15 , further comprising a visible filler body disposed between the two angled sections of the viewing body at least in a region of one of the further outer edges of the main surface.23. The support assembly of claim 22 , wherein the filler body has an ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Oven rack

Номер: US20130167828A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A rack for an oven includes a sheet of metal having a front edge, a back edge, opposing side edges, a top surface and a bottom surface. A row of punched openings is formed in the metal sheet, with a solid region of metal adjacent to the row of punched openings. A stiffening rib is formed in a surface of the rack in the solid region of metal having a substantially semi-circular, indented cross-section.

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

COOKING EQUIPMENT AND A METHOD OF OPERATING A COOKING EQUIPMENT

Номер: US20130171305A1
Принадлежит: ELECTROLUX PROFESSIONAL S.P.A.

A cooking equipment includes a first database, containing first energy consumption data, indicating energy required to maintain, operating conditions prescribed by a cooking program stored in a control device, in the absence of food; and a second database, containing second energy consumption data-indicating additional energy to be supplied in excess of energy of the first energy consumption data to have a unit weight of the food processed according to the cooking program. The control device includes a processing unit that estimates daily energy consumption for the cooking program from the first and second energy consumption data. The first energy consumption data relate to respective individual iterations of the cooking process and include an initial energy excess associated with a first iteration of consecutive iterations of the cooking process; and a common energy level indicative of energy associated with subsequent iterations of the consecutive iterations of the cooking process. 1. Cooking equipment comprising:{'b': '2', 'an oven cavity ();'}{'b': 3', '2, 'at least one energy source (), operable to couple energy into food placed inside the oven cavity ();'}{'b': 5', '2, 'a plurality of sensors (), configured to provide respective measurement signals (STC, STWR, STWI, STE), indicative of respective quantities relating to a cooking process for cooking food in the oven cavity (); and'}{'b': 8', '3', '5, 'a control device (), having at least one cooking program stored therein and configured to drive the at least one energy source () in accordance with the cooking program, based on the measurement signals (STC, STWR, STWI, STE) from the sensors ();'}characterized by:{'b': 14', '2', '8, 'a first database (), containing first energy consumption data (ECL), indicative of energy required to set and maintain, in the oven cavity (), operating conditions prescribed by the at least one cooking program stored in the control device (), in the absence of food; and'}{'b': '15', ...

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

Earthquake resisting apparatus

Номер: US20130180187A1
Принадлежит: Ricoh Co Ltd

An earthquake resisting apparatus includes a load transmitting member which has a surface area larger than an installation area of an installation object, a movement limiting member which is arranged between the load transmitting member and an installation floor, the movement limiting member being bonded to the load transmitting member and having a coefficient of static friction between the movement limiting member and the installation floor when a load acts on the installation object in a horizontal direction in a state in which the installation object is fixed to the load transmitting member, in which the coefficient is larger than or equal to a predetermined value, and a fastening part which connects the installation object and the earthquake resisting apparatus.

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR AERATING AND DEAERATING AN OVEN, AND AN OVEN

Номер: US20130186386A1

The present invention relates to a method for aerating and deaerating an oven (), which has at least two oven muffles () disposed one above the other, the feed apertures () of which are or can be closed in each case by a door (), comprising the following procedural steps: cooling air (L) is drawn off from an outside area surrounding the oven (), and the drawn-off air (L) is blown at least partially into interior spaces ( ) of the doors () and then blown out into the outside area after flowing through at least a part of the interior spaces (), wherein the drawn-off air (L) is blown into the upper door () in an upper section of that door () and flows substantially downward from above through the interior space () of the door (), wherein the drawn-off air (L) is blown into the interior space () of the lower door () at a bottom end section thereof and flows substantially upward through the interior space () of the door (), and that the air blown into the interior spaces () of the two doors () is blown out to the outside area after flowing through the interior spaces () of the doors () in the lower section of the upper door () and the upper section of the lower door (). 11235678. Method for aerating and deaerating an oven () , which has at least two oven muffles ( , ) disposed one above the other , the feed apertures ( , ) of which are or can be closed in each case by a door ( , ) , comprising the following procedural steps:{'b': '1', 'a) cooling air (L) is drawn off from an outside area surrounding the oven (), and'}{'b': 9', '10', '7', '8', '9', '10, 'b) the drawn-off air (L) is blown at least partially into interior spaces (, ) of the doors (, ) and then blown out into the outside area after flowing through at least a part of the interior spaces (, ),'}{'b': 7', '7', '9', '7, 'wherein the drawn-off air (L) is blown into the upper door () in an upper section of that door () and flows substantially downward from above through the interior space () of the door (),'}{'b': ...

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

OVEN WITH LOW-TEMPERATURE SELF-CLEANING MODE

Номер: US20130192582A1
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

An oven having one or more low-temperature self-cleaning modes has an interior cavity and at least two heating elements in the interior cavity. A sump is formed in the bottom wall of the cavity. The oven has an electronic control unit, which activates and deactivates the heating elements during operation of the low-temperature self-cleaning mode. The electronic control unit may disable an oven door lock during a low-temperature self-cleaning mode. 1. An oven comprising:a housing defining a cavity, the cavity having a back wall, a top wall and a bottom wall spaced from the top wall by a pair of side walls,a number of oven racks inside the cavity,a door pivotably coupled to the housing,a window supported by the door,a first heating element supported by the top wall,a second heating element adjacent the bottom wall,a sump formed in the bottom wall, anda non-pyrolytic coating on each of the back, top, bottom and side walls facing the cavity.2. The oven of claim 1 , wherein the non-pyrolytic coating comprises a hydrophilic enamel.3. The oven of claim 2 , wherein the non-pyrolytic coating comprises a porcelain enamel between the hydrophilic enamel and each of the back claim 2 , top claim 2 , bottom and side walls.4. The oven of claim 1 , wherein the sump is sized to retain a volume of fluid in the range of about two cups or more.5. The oven of claim 4 , wherein the sump has a depth in the range of about one inch and a length in the range of about twelve inches.6. The oven of claim 4 , comprising a temperature sensor supported by the back wall of the cavity and an electronic control unit claim 4 , wherein the electronic control unit is configured to monitor temperature signals from the temperature sensor and maintain a temperature in the cavity of less than the boiling point temperature of fluid in the sump during operation of a self-cleaning mode of the oven.7. The oven of claim 1 , comprising a first user control selectable to activate a first low-temperature self- ...

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

OVEN MUFFLE AND OVEN

Номер: US20130201657A1

The present application in particular is directed to an oven muffle () comprising a lighting system (). The lighting system () comprises a light source () and a light guide () attached to the outer surface of the oven muffle (), the light guide () has at least one light guiding tube () arranged and adapted to couple light of the light source () into the light guiding tube (), wherein the light guiding tube () extends in parallel to the light guiding direction along a respective wall () from a light tube exit window to its light tube face side, preferably lying beyond a respective edge of the wall (). 1132136164514415151064151574151551111118575a,ba,ba,ba,b. Oven muffle () comprising a lighting system () for illuminating the interior () of the oven muffle () , the lighting system () comprising at least one light source () , preferably an LED () or LED array , and at least one light guide () which is attached to the outer surface of at least one of a lateral wall () , a back and top wall of the oven muffle () , the light guide () comprising least one light guiding tube (; ) arranged and adapted to couple light () from the at least one light source () into the at least one light guiding tube (; ) at a light guiding tube face side () thereof , wherein a respective light guiding tube (; ) extends in parallel to a light guiding direction (L) along a respective wall () from a light tube exit window (; ) facing at least one corresponding light entrance opening () in the respective wall () to its light tube face side () preferably lying beyond a respective edge of the wall ().21111111415151515a,ba,ba,b. Oven muffle () according to claim 1 , wherein in a direction transverse to the light guiding direction (L) a respective light tube exit window (; ) extends at least over the whole width of a single light guiding tube (; ) or over the whole width of two or more adjacent light guiding tubes ().31111111a,b. Oven muffle () according to claim 1 , wherein at least two neighbouring ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Oven door for a domestic cooking oven

Номер: US20130220296A1
Принадлежит: Electrolux Home Products Corp NV

The present invention relates to an oven door for a domestic cooking oven. The oven door comprises a first inner glass panel ( 10 ) in direct contact to an oven cavity ( 34 ), a second inner glass panel ( 12 ) plane-parallel to the first inner glass panel ( 10 ) and a void of air intermediate space ( 18 ) between the first inner glass panel ( 10 ) and the second inner glass panel ( 12 ). The oven door comprises further a reflective layer ( 22 ) at an inner side of the second inner glass panel ( 12 ) in order to reflect radiant heat from the oven cavity ( 34 ) and/or at an outer side of the first inner glass panel ( 10 ) in order to reduce radiant heat emission from the oven cavity ( 34 ). An outer glass panel ( 14 ) of the oven door is in direct contact to an ambiance ( 36 ). Further, the present invention relates to a corresponding domestic cooking oven.

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

Oven With Door Having A Convex Shaped Surface

Номер: US20130239944A1
Принадлежит: Individual

An oven is provided that includes an internal surface that faces a cooking area of the oven. An oven door is present that has a convex surface. The oven door is movable from a closed position in which the oven door blocks access to the cooking area from outside of the oven to an open position in which the oven door does not block access to the cooking area from outside of the oven. The oven may also include a receiving compartment that receives at least a portion of the oven door when the oven door is in the open position.

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

Hanging Galley Insert with Stowable Door and Galley Including a Hanging Galley Insert

Номер: US20130255656A1
Принадлежит: B/E Aerospace, Inc.

A galley for heating food with improved access to galley work areas includes: a partially enclosed galley area having a top galley structure and a work deck in the galley area; and galley insert having a housing and a top mounting element disposed on top of the housing, the galley insert being attached to the top galley structure at the top mounting element, and located above and spaced from the work deck. 1. A galley for preparing food with improved access to galley work areas comprising:a partially enclosed galley area having a top galley structure and a work deck in the galley area; anda galley insert having a housing and a top mounting element disposed on top of the housing, the galley insert being attached to the top galley structure at the top mounting element, and located above and spaced from the work deck.2. The galley of claim 1 , in which the galley is an aircraft galley.3. The galley of claim 1 , in which the galley area further includes a back galley structure disposed behind the housing claim 1 , and the galley insert further includes a back support element disposed on a back of the housing to support the housing at the back galley structure.4. The galley of claim 3 , in which the back support element includes an ARINC pin.5. The galley of claim 1 , in which the galley area further includes a back galley structure disposed behind the housing claim 1 , and the galley insert is attached to the back galley structure instead of the top galley structure.6. The galley of claim 1 , in which the top galley structure includes a partially enclosed cavity claim 1 , and the galley insert is attached to a top of the partially enclosed cavity at the top mounting element.7. The galley of claim 1 , in which the housing of the galley insert further includes a stowable front door and a slidable door mounting mechanism at a bottom of the housing claim 1 , the stowable door being hingeably coupled to the door mounting mechanism claim 1 , and a door support element at the ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

Furnace Door Latch Assembly

Номер: US20130285392A1
Принадлежит: Carrier Corp

A latch assembly for securing a furnace door to a furnace casing includes a latch for placement on an inside of the furnace door; a knob for placement on a front surface of the furnace door; a latch plate for placement between the latch and the knob; and a threaded screw for threadably coupling the knob to the latch. The latch plate supports the weight of the furnace door in a closed position and reduces a pinch force used for rotating the knob.

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

ENAMEL COMPOSITION, PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF, AND COOKING APPLIANCE INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20130299482A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Provided are a enamel composition, a preparation method thereof, and a cooking appliance. The enamel composition includes a glass frit comprising PO, SiO, BO, AlO, RO (where R is an alkali metal), a chemical property enhancement component, and an adhesion enhancement component. The chemical property enhancement component includes at least one of ZrOand TiO, and the adhesion enhancement component includes at least one of CoO, NiO, MnOand FeO. 1. An enamel composition comprising:{'sub': 2', '5', '2', '2', '3', '2', '3', '2, 'a glass frit comprising PO, SiO, BO, AlO, RO (where R is an alkali metal), a chemical property enhancement component, and an adhesion enhancement component,'}{'sub': 2', '2, 'wherein the chemical property enhancement component comprises at least one of ZrOand TiO, and'}{'sub': 2', '2', '3, 'the adhesion enhancement component comprises at least one of CoO, NiO, MnO, and FeO.'}2. The enamel composition according to claim 1 , wherein the glass frit further comprises at least one of F and a compound containing F.3. The enamel composition according to claim 2 , wherein the chemical property enhancement component comprises ZrOand TiO.4. The enamel composition according to claim 3 , wherein the adhesion enhancement component comprises CoO claim 3 , NiO claim 3 , MnO claim 3 , and FeO.5. The enamel composition according to claim 1 , wherein BOis contained in an amount of about 13.6 wt % to about 19.6 wt % in the glass frit.6. The enamel composition according to claim 2 , wherein RO comprises at least one of NaO claim 2 , KO claim 2 , and LiO.7. The enamel composition according to claim 6 , wherein RO comprises NaO claim 6 , KO claim 6 , and LiO.8. The enamel composition according to claim 6 , wherein the glass frit further comprises BaO claim 6 , ZnO claim 6 , CaO claim 6 , and MgO.9. The enamel composition according to claim 7 , wherein the glass frit contains{'sub': 2', '5, 'about 11.0 wt % to about 17 wt % of PO,'}{'sub': '2', 'about 29.6 wt % to about ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

GLASS COMPOSITION, PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF, AND COOKING APPLIANCE INCUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20130299483A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Provided are a glass composition, preparation method thereof, and cooking appliance including the glass composition. The glass composition includes a glass frit containing PO, a Group I-based oxide, and a Group III-based oxide. The Group I-based oxide is selected from NaO, KO, and LiO, the Group III-based oxide is selected from AlOand BO, and the glass frit contains about 40 wt % to about 75 wt % of PO. 1. A glass composition comprising:{'sub': 2', '5, 'a glass frit containing PO, a Group I-based oxide, and a Group III-based oxide,'}{'sub': 2', '2', '2, 'wherein the Group I-based oxide is selected from NaO, KO, and LiO,'}{'sub': 2', '3', '2', '3, 'the Group III-based oxide is selected from AlOand BO, and'}{'sub': 2', '5, 'the glass frit contains about 40 wt % to about 75 wt % of PO.'}2. The glass composition according to claim 1 , wherein the glass frit comprises about 65 wt % to about 75 wt % of PO.3. The glass composition according to claim 1 , wherein the Group I-based oxide comprises NaO and KO claim 1 , and{'sub': 2', '3', '2', '3, 'the Group III-based oxide comprises AlOand BO.'}4. The glass composition according to claim 3 , wherein the glass frit further comprises ZnO.5. The glass composition according to claim 4 , wherein the glass frit further comprises TiO.6. The glass composition according to claim 5 , wherein the glass frit further comprises one or more compounds selected from the group comprising SiO claim 5 , ZrO claim 5 , CaO claim 5 , MgO claim 5 , BaO claim 5 , and WO.7. The glass composition according to claim 5 , wherein the glass frit comprises about 45 wt % to about 75 wt % of PO claim 5 , about 0.1 wt % to about 10 wt % of AlO claim 5 , about 10 wt % to about 20 wt % of NaO claim 5 , about 0.1 wt % to about 10 wt % of KO claim 5 , about 0.1 wt % to about 20 wt % of BO claim 5 , about 0.1 wt % to about 40 wt % of ZnO claim 5 , and about 0.1 wt % to about 5 wt % of TiO.8. The glass composition according to claim 7 , wherein the glass frit ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

ENAMEL COMPOSITION, PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF, AND COOKING APPLIANCE INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20130299484A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Provided are an enamel composition, a preparation method thereof, and a cooking appliance including the same. The enamel composition includes a glass frit containing PO, SiO, TiO, NaO, and AlO. The glass frit contains about 10 wt % to about 25 wt % of SiO, about 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of TiO, about 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of NaO, and about 9 wt % to about 20 wt % of AlO, and the glass frit has a glass deformation temperature of about 500° C. or more, and a reflectivity of about 70% or more. 1. An enamel composition comprising:{'sub': 2', '5', '2', '2', '2', '2', '3, 'a glass frit containing PO, SiO, TiO, NaO, and AlO,'}{'sub': 2', '2', '2', '2', '3, 'wherein the glass frit contains about 10 wt % to about 25 wt % of SiO, about 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of TiO, about 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of NaO, and about 9 wt % to about 20 wt % of AlO,'}wherein the glass frit has a glass deformation temperature of about 500° C. or more, and a reflectivity of about 70% or more.2. The enamel composition according to claim 1 , wherein the glass frit further comprises one or more compounds selected from the group comprising KO claim 1 , LiO claim 1 , VO claim 1 , ZnO claim 1 , and BaO.3. The enamel composition according to claim 1 , wherein the glass frit contains about 28 wt % to about 32 wt % of PO claim 1 , about 13 wt % to about 16 wt % of SiO claim 1 , about 16 wt % to about 20 wt % of TiO claim 1 , about 9 wt % to about 12 wt % of NaO claim 1 , and about 9 wt % to about 12 wt % of AlO.4. The enamel composition according to claim 3 , wherein the glass frit has a white color.5. The enamel composition according to claim 3 , wherein the glass frit further comprises KO claim 3 , LiO claim 3 , VO claim 3 , ZnO claim 3 , and BaO.6. The enamel composition according to claim 5 , wherein the glass frit contains about 6 wt % to about 8 wt % of KO claim 5 , about 0.1 wt % to about 1 wt % of LiO claim 5 , about 1 wt % to about 3 wt % of VO claim 5 , about 0.5 wt % to about 1.5 wt % of ZnO ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

JET PLATE FOR AIRFLOW CONTROL IN AN OVEN

Номер: US20130306052A1
Принадлежит: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

A jet plate for directing a flow of air in a cooking chamber of an oven may include a body and a plurality of air delivery orifices. The body may be configured to be disposed along a sidewall of the cooking chamber proximate to a rack or pan support. The air delivery orifices may pass through the body. The air delivery orifices may be disposed to extend transversely across the body and may be distributed along a longitudinal length of the body such that a density of air delivery orifices proximate to one portion of the jet plate is higher than a density of air delivery orifices at another portion of the jet plate. 1. A jet plate for directing a flow of air in a cooking chamber of an oven , the jet plate comprising:a body configured to be disposed along a sidewall of the cooking chamber proximate to a rack or pan support; anda plurality of air delivery orifices that pass through the body, the air delivery orifices being disposed to extend transversely across the body, the air delivery orifices being distributed along a longitudinal length of the body such that a density of air delivery orifices proximate to one portion of the jet plate is higher than a density of air delivery orifices at another portion of the jet plate.2. The jet plate of claim 1 , wherein the air delivery orifices are disposed diagonally to extend from a lower elevation to a higher elevation as they extend transversely across the body.3. The jet plate of claim 2 , wherein the body is a substantially rectangular shaped claim 2 , flat plate disposed at the sidewall to enable air to be introduced into the cooking chamber from an air chamber.4. The jet plate of claim 2 , wherein the jet plate lies flush with the sidewall to separate the cooking chamber from an air chamber through which air is forced by an air generator.5. The jet plate of claim 1 , wherein the body comprises a first region in which the air delivery orifices are disposed having a first density claim 1 , and a second region in which the ...

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

Home appliance with support assembly

Номер: US20130313386A1
Принадлежит: BSH Home Appliances Corp

A floor-standing home appliance in the nature of a range including an appliance body and a support assembly for supporting the appliance body on a support surface, the support assembly including a support member extending away from the appliance body, the support member having an engagement member with a predetermined shape at a distal end thereof, and a shoe attached to the distal end of the support member, the shoe having a receiving well with a shape complimentary to the predetermined shape of the engagement member to receive the engagement member in the receiving well.

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

Mobile kitchen

Номер: US20130319399A1
Принадлежит: Babington Enterprises

A mobile kitchen comprises a housing disposed atop one or more wheel axles and a plurality of appliances disposed within the housing. Each appliance is heated by combustion of a distillate fuel. One or more air channels are disposed about each of the appliances, such that each air channel substantially isolates excess heat from combustion of the distillate fuel from a workspace within the housing. One or more first air blowers are associated with the air channels, and each is adapted to force air through the air channels and vent the excess heat to the exterior of the housing. One or more second air blowers are coupled to the housing, and each second air blower is adapted to vent a predetermined volume of air from within the workspace at least once per minute.

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

Method for light emitting device protection and performance in an appliance

Номер: US20130319992A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

An appliance and method for variably controlling a drive signal to a light emitting device of the appliance based on a temperature value indicative of a temperature within a chamber of the appliance is provided. The light emitting device can be included in a display or disposed within a chamber of the appliance to provide illumination. The light intensity level of the light emitting device can be controlled based on the temperature value indicative of a temperature within the chamber. The temperature value indicative of a temperature within the chamber can be a value detected within the chamber, a value detected on a surface of the chamber, or a value that anticipates the temperature within the chamber. The light intensity can be controlled with a driving signal to the light emitting device. For instance, the light intensity can be controlled using pulse width modulation of the driving signal.

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

COOKING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20130327309A1
Принадлежит:

Provided is a cooking appliance. The cooking appliance includes a cavity assembly having a cooking chamber and a door that selectively opens or closes the cooking chamber. The cavity assembly includes a cavity including a plurality of plates defining a top surface, a bottom surface, and both side surfaces of the cooking chamber, wherein a first flange part is disposed on each of front end of the plurality of plates, and a front plate having an entrance opening through which food enters into the cooking chamber, the front plate including a second flange part. The first flange part and the second flange part line-contact each other. 1. A cooking appliance comprising:a cavity assembly having a cooking chamber; anda door that selectively opens or closes the cooking chamber,wherein the cavity assembly comprises:a cavity comprising a plurality of plates defining a top surface, a bottom surface, and both side surfaces of the cooking chamber, wherein a first flange part is disposed on each of front end of the plurality of plates; anda front plate having an entrance opening through which food enters into the cooking chamber, the front plate comprising a second flange part,wherein the first flange part and the second flange part line-contact each other.2. The cooking appliance according to claim 1 , wherein an end of the first flange part line-contacts the second flange part claim 1 , andan end of the second flange part line-contacts or point-contacts an outer surface of the cavity.3. The cooking appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the first flange part is bent from the front end of each of the plurality of plates.4. The cooking appliance according to claim 3 , wherein the first flange part extends parallel to the front plate.5. The cooking appliance according to claim 3 , wherein the second flange part comprises:an extension part bent perpendicular to the front plate from an edge of the entrance opening; andat least one support part bent perpendicular to the extension ...

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

OVEN DOOR SHIELD

Номер: US20130327310A1
Принадлежит:

A non stick, heat resistant and washable door liner shield () may include a handle () or flap which is attached to the top of the door shield. The handle or flap () may include a picture of a pan or casserole dish with text. The handle may also include a magnet () or sucker to allow the fixing of the oven door shield to the oven door. 1. An oven door shield comprising a non-stick , heat resistant , washable cover , the cover being arranged in shape and size so as to cover , substantially , an inside surface of an oven door in use.2. The oven door shield according to claim 1 , wherein the oven door shield is removably attachable to the inside surface of the oven door in use.3. The oven door shield according to claim 2 , wherein the oven door shield comprises at least one of a magnet claim 2 , a suction means claim 2 , and adhesive or elastic corners so that the oven door shield is removably attachable to an oven door in use.4. The oven door shield according to claim 1 , wherein the oven door shield comprises a handle for ease of use.5. The oven door shield according to claim 4 , wherein the handle is arranged to remain outside the oven in use.6. The oven door shield according to claim 5 , wherein the handle is arranged to wrap over the oven door in use so that a part of the handle is substantially parallel to the oven door.7. The oven door shield according to claim 4 , wherein the handle comprises at least one of a magnet claim 4 , a suction means or an adhesive.8. The oven door shield according to claim 7 , wherein the handle comprises a suction part which is removable from the handle in use.9. The oven door shield of claim 1 , wherein the oven door shield comprises a viewing window.10. The oven door shield of claim 9 , wherein the viewing window comprises one or more elongate slots which are wide enough to see through claim 9 , but which are narrow enough to prevent food or fat from sticking to the inside surface of the oven door in use.11. The oven door shield of ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

Pair of oven doors

Номер: US20140007508A1
Автор: John Bourque
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention is a pair of oven doors attached to an oven that include a first oven door with a first top facing, the first oven door is attached to a first side of an oven's opening and a second oven door with a second top facing, the second oven door is attached to a second side of the oven's opening. The pair of side hinges each swingably attaches the first oven door to the first side and the second oven door to the second side and a pair of handles are each disposed on the first top facing and the second top facing.

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

OVEN MUFFLE WITH WELDING CONNECTION

Номер: US20140014085A1

The present invention relates to an Oven muffle (), comprising at least a first metal sheet part () and a second metal sheet part () wherein the first metal sheet part and the second metal sheet part are arranged in an overlapping manner relative to each other, wherein the second metal sheet part comprises a portion () which is formed by a S-like or Z-like displacement of the second metal sheet part, and wherein the first metal sheet part and the second metal sheet part are connected by a welding seam at least in the overlapping region of first metal sheet part and second metal sheet part. 1123232233233323723752232375223375aaa,aaa. Oven muffle () , comprising at least a first metal sheet part () and a second metal sheet part () wherein the first metal sheet part () and the second metal sheet part () are arranged in an overlapping manner relative to each other , the first metal sheet part () comprising a first surface () and the second metal sheet part () comprising a first surface () which first surfaces () are coated by a protective layer , in particular by an enamel coating , wherein the second metal sheet part () comprises a portion () which is formed by a S-like or Z-like displacement of the second metal sheet part () and which is provided with a transition surface () and wherein the first metal sheet part () and the second metal sheet part () form a joint such that the transition surface () and a front end () of the first metal sheet part () are arranged adjacent , in particular in contact , to each other , and wherein the first metal sheet part () and the second metal sheet part () are connected by a welding seam at least in the overlapping region of first metal sheet part () and second metal sheet part () , in particular in the region of the joint of transition surface () and front end () and wherein the first surface () of the first metal sheet part () and the first surface () of the second metal sheet part () form together a substantially planar and even ...

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

High Efficiency High Accuracy Heater Driver

Номер: US20140027440A1
Принадлежит:

A thermal process chamber having a lamp driver circuit that includes two transistors and two diodes is described. The thermal process chamber includes a plurality of halogen lamps, the lamp driver, a temperature sensor that measures wafer temperature, a temperature controller connected to the temperature sensor and to the lamp driver, the temperature controller providing control signals to the lamp driver that are functions of the wafer temperature and a desired temperature. The lamp driver includes two transistors that are controlled by the control signals so that the power factor of the power supplied to the plurality of halogen lamps is in the range of 0.9 to 1. 1. A thermal process chamber that processes a wafer , comprising:a plurality of halogen lamps;a power source comprising an AC power source with a first switch and a second switch, the power source connected to the plurality of halogen lamps to supply power to the plurality of halogen lamps;a temperature sensor that measures a temperature of the wafer; anda temperature controller connected to the temperature sensor and to the first switch and the second switch in the power source, the temperature controller providing a first control signal to the first switch and a second control sign to the second switch, the first control signal and the second control signal being a function of the wafer temperature and a desired temperature;wherein the first control signal turns the first switch on and off a plurality of times per half cycle of the AC power and the second control signal turns the second switch on and off a plurality of times per half cycle of the AC power.2. The thermal process chamber of claim 1 , wherein first switch is turned on while the second switch is turned off.3. The thermal process chamber of claim 2 , wherein the first switch is turned off while the second switch is turned on.4. The thermal process chamber of claim 3 , wherein the temperature controller forms the first control signal and the ...

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

DOUBLE DEEP, SINGLE WIDTH OVENS FOR USE IN AIRCRAFT GALLEYS

Номер: US20140048054A1
Автор: Lee Thomas Marks
Принадлежит: INTERTECHNIQUE

Embodiments of the present invention provide double deep, single width ovens for use in aircraft galleys. The ovens are particularly beneficial as they do not change current catering process or equipment, leading to their ease of acceptability and use in the airline galley design and development industry. The ovens may be used with two standard 32-meal carriers, such that the carriers are positioned front to back in the oven. Alternatively, 64-meal carriers may be developed that fit into the double deep oven as well. 1. A double deep oven designed for use on-board an aircraft that has a pressure bulkhead , the oven used for heating passenger meals and comprising:a. an interior cooking chamber having a depth dimensioned to receive two standard 32-meal carriers in a front to back configuration within the double deep oven;b. an oven face that complies with industry standards for aircraft galley oven face height and width;wherein the double deep oven is positioned in an aft galley and mounted directly in front of the pressure bulkhead such that the depth of the oven uses empty space created by the pressure bulkhead.2. A double deep oven designed for use on-board an aircraft deeper galleys , the oven used for heating passenger meals and comprising:a. an interior cooking chamber having a depth dimensioned to receive two standard 32-meal carriers in a front to back configuration within the double deep oven;b. an oven face that complies with industry standards for aircraft galley oven face height and width;wherein the double deep oven is positioned in the deeper galley such that the depth of the oven uses empty space created by an extended section of the galley.3. A double deep oven designed for use on-board an aircraft , the oven used for heating passenger meals and comprising:a. an interior cooking chamber having a depth dimensioned to receive two standard 32-meal carriers in a front to back configuration within the double deep oven;b. an oven face that complies with ...

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

BAKING OVEN DOOR AND BAKING OVEN

Номер: US20140048055A1
Автор: Ruther Florian

The invention is directed to a baking oven door and baking oven A camera is mounted inside the door and coupled to a heat sink constituting an outer cover of the door 12145128710102875810. Baking oven door () adapted to be attached to a household or industrial type baking oven () and being adapted to close an opening () to a muffle () of the baking oven () , the baking oven door () comprising an outer () and an inner wall () and at least one image recording device () , wherein the at least one image recording device () is mounted inside the door () in between the outer () and inner wall () and is arranged and adapted to pick up images of the muffle () interior , and wherein at least a part of the outer side of the outer wall () comprises a heat sink which is thermally coupled to the image recording device ().2282. Baking oven door () according to claim 1 , wherein the heat sink is a flat claim 1 , sheet-like thermal conductor () claim 1 , preferably at least partially constituting an outer cover of the baking oven door ().3281. Baking oven door () according to claim 1 , wherein the outer wall () and/or outer cover claim 1 , in particular the thermal conductor claim 1 , are/is opaque to a user of the baking oven ().4288. Baking oven door () according to claim 2 , wherein the thermal conductor () is made from metal claim 2 , a metal alloy claim 2 , ceramic and/or plastic claim 2 , and/or the thermal conductor () comprises metal claim 2 , metal alloy claim 2 , ceramic and/or plastic particles and/or fibres embedded in a matrix.527213713. Baking oven door () according to claim 1 , wherein the inner wall () of the door () comprises an image recording window () claim 1 , wherein the inner wall () is preferably made from glass at least in the region of the image recording window ().629871098910714914. Baking oven door () according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one partition wall () arranged between the outer () and inner wall () claim 1 , wherein the image ...

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

PORTABLE COOKING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

Номер: US20140069413A1
Принадлежит:

A portable cooking system is provided and includes a guide member and a cooking device supported by the guide member, wherein the cooking device engages and is movable along the guide member between a first cooking device position, in which the cooking device is at least partially positioned within a vehicle, and a second cooking device position, in which the cooking device is spaced-apart from and external of the vehicle. The cooking device may be a grill. The guide member may be at least partially supported by the vehicle when the guide member is in both the first guide member position and the second guide member position. Alternatively, the guide member may be supported by the vehicle when the guide member is in the first guide member position and may not be supported by the vehicle when the guide member is in the second guide member position. 1. A portable cooking system comprising:a guide member; anda cooking device supported by the guide member, wherein the cooking device engages and is movable along the guide member between a first cooking device position, in which the cooking device is at least partially positioned within a vehicle, and a second cooking device position, in which the cooking device is spaced-apart from and external of the vehicle.2. The portable cooking system of claim 1 , wherein the cooking device is a grill.3. The portable cooking system of claim 1 , wherein the guide member is moveable between a first guide member position claim 1 , in which the guide member is at least partially positioned within the vehicle claim 1 , and a second guide member position claim 1 , in which the guide member extends from and externally of the vehicle claim 1 , wherein the guide member is in the second guide member position when the cooking device is in the second cooking device position.4. The portable cooking system of claim 1 , wherein the guide member is a first guide rail claim 1 , the portable cooking system further comprising a second guide rail spaced ...

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

Oven appliance with dual opening and closing doors

Номер: US20140070681A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

An oven appliance with a cabinet that defines a chamber for cooking food items is provided. A pair of doors is rotatably mounted to provide selective access to the chamber of the cabinet. The pair of doors is connected with a linkage assembly that simultaneously opens and closes the pair of doors. The linkage includes features for rotating one door of the pair at a first angular velocity and for rotating another of the pair of doors at a second angular velocity. An angular velocity differential between the first angular velocity and the second angular velocity can limit impacting or rubbing between the pair of doors during simultaneous opening and closing of the pair of doors.

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27-03-2014 дата публикации

COMPONENT FOR AN APPLIANCE, ARRANGEMENT WITH A COMPONENT OF THIS TYPE AND APPLIANCE WITH A CORRESPONDING ARRANGEMENT

Номер: US20140083410A1
Принадлежит: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH

A component for a household appliance includes a thin-walled sub-element having a connecting region configured for connection to at least one further component part. The connecting region has a funnel-shaped receptacle which is configured at least as a dual receptacle with at least two adjacent separate holes for passage of a connecting element. The dual receptacle has for each of the holes a funnel-shaped entrance. 115-. (canceled)16. A component for a household appliance , comprising a thin-walled sub-element having a connecting region configured for connection to at least one further component part and having a funnel-shaped receptacle configured at least as a dual receptacle having at least two adjacent separate holes for passage of a connecting element , said dual receptacle configured to provide funnel-shaped entrances to the holes in one-to-one correspondence.17. The component of claim 16 , wherein at least one of the entrances is configured as a threaded entrance.18. The component of claim 16 , further comprising a separating web configured between the holes.19. The component of claim 18 , wherein the separating web runs in a straight line.20. The component of claim 18 , wherein the separating web is configured with an upper edge at a height level configured below a height level of an upper face of the dual receptacle.21. The component of claim 18 , wherein the separating web forms a symmetry position of the dual receptacle.22. The component of claim 18 , wherein the entrances are separated by the separating web.23. The component of claim 16 , wherein at least one of the holes has a main axis which extends at an inclined at an angle in relation to a vertical axis of the dual receptacle.24. The component of claim 23 , wherein the angle ranges between 15° and 50°.25. The component of claim 23 , wherein the angle ranges claim 23 , in particular between 20° and 40°.26. The component of claim 16 , wherein the holes are configured at an angle to a vertical axis of ...

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27-03-2014 дата публикации

STOVE BASE, WITH STORAGE AREA

Номер: US20140083411A1
Автор: Hendrych Peter
Принадлежит: FIREFOOT A.S.

Stove base with storage area, where this base is designed as a box-like body or as a plate-like body on supporting elements, with the upper, mostly flat, surface adapted for placement of the stove and where this base includes a storage area, and the storage area () is equipped with a removable secondary ashtray () or directly consists of such secondary ashtray (), and there is an opening () in the upper flat surface () of the base, connecting the area of the upper flat surface () of the base and the area of the secondary ashtray (). 11213131111111131111121110. Supplement pedestal with storage area , for complete stove being placed on , where this pedestal is designed as a box-like body or as a plate-like body on supporting elements , with the upper , mostly flat , surface adapted for placement of the complete stove and where this pedestal includes a storage area , where that the storage area () is equipped with a removable secondary ashtray () or directly consists of such secondary ashtray () , and where an opening () is in the upper fiat surface () of the base , connecting the area of the upper flat surface () of the base and the area of the secondary ashtray () , characterized in that the opening () has an oblong shape , it is placed closer to the front edge () of the base , is equipped with a closing element () , which is designed as a slide plate or lid.2141131121114. Supplement pedestal according to claim 1 , characterized in that there is a barrier () at least along a part of the side edges () and along the front edge () of the upper fiat surface () of the pedestal claim 1 , where the barrier () is designed as claim 1 , at least partly claim 1 , removable.313. Supplement pedestal according to claim 1 , characterized i n that the secondary ashtray () is made with width corresponding to 30 to 90% of the width of the pedestal.414112112112. Supplement pedestal according to claim 2 , characterized in that the side walls of the barrier () near the front edge () of ...

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10-04-2014 дата публикации

OVEN

Номер: US20140097172A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An oven in which a cooking space in a cooking chamber is dividable into a plurality of individual cooking spaces by a partition member. The oven includes a door assembly including a main door rotatably combined with a main body and provided with a plurality of openings corresponding to the respective plurality of individual cooking spaces and a plurality of individual doors rotatably combined with the main body to open and close the respective plurality of openings. The door assembly may selectively open and close the entirety of the cooking space or the respective plurality of individual cooking spaces, and thus a heat loss or danger of burn generated due to opening and closing the main door when only the individual cooking space is used may be prevented. 1. An oven comprising:a main body;a cooking chamber provided within the main body and including a cooking space;a partition member to divide the cooking space into a first individual cooking space and a second individual cooking space; anda door assembly including a main door provided with a first opening corresponding to the first individual cooking space and a second opening corresponding to the second individual cooking space and rotatably combined with the main body, a first individual door rotatably combined with the main door so as to open and close the first opening, and a second individual door rotatably combined with the main door so as to open and close the second opening.2. The oven according to claim 1 , wherein the partition member is detachably installed in the cooking space.3. The oven according to claim 2 , wherein:a first mode in which the entirety of the cooking space is operated when the partition member is separated from the cooking space, a second mode in which the first individual cooking space and the second individual cooking space are operated when the partition member is installed in the cooking space, a third mode in which only the first individual cooking space is operated and the ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

OVEN APPLIANCE

Номер: US20150001203A1
Принадлежит:

An oven appliance is provided. The oven appliance includes a light emitting device with a plurality of light emitters. Light emitters of the plurality of light emitters can be selectively activated and deactivated in order to provide visual information regarding various operations of the oven appliance to a user of the oven appliance. 1. An oven appliance defining a lateral direction , the oven appliance comprising:a cabinet defining a cooking chamber for receipt of articles for cooking;a heating element for heating the cooking chamber of the cabinet;a control panel having a plurality of user inputs;a light emitting device mounted to the cabinet, the light emitting device extending between a first end portion and a second end portion, the first and second end portions of the light emitting device spaced apart from each other along the lateral direction, the light emitting device having a plurality of light emitters, the plurality of light emitters spaced apart from one another between the first and second end portions of the light emitting device; and receiving a preheat activation input from the control panel;', 'activating the heating element in order to increase a temperature of the cooking chamber of the cabinet from a first temperature to a second temperature based at least in part on the preheat activation input of said step of receiving;', 'operating the plurality of light emitters of the light emitting device intermittently during said step of activating such that the plurality of light emitters of the light emitting device pulsate; and', 'working the plurality of light emitters of the light emitting device continuously after said step of activating such that the plurality of light emitters of the light emitting device emit light constantly., 'a controller in communication with the heating element, the control panel, and the light emitting device, the controller configured for'}2. The oven appliance of claim 1 , wherein the cabinet extends between a first ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

GAS SUPPLY MODULE FOR BURNER WITH BEADED GAS SUPPLY TUBE

Номер: US20170003034A1
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A gas supply module that includes an orifice element; a gas supply tube having an inlet end, an outlet end threaded to receive the orifice element, and an outer diameter; and a beaded element having an outermost dimension at least one and a half times larger than the outer diameter of the gas supply tube, wherein the beaded element is formed directly from the outlet end of the gas supply tube. The gas supply module further includes a support bracket comprising at least one mounting flange, an inlet surface, an outlet surface, and a support hole, wherein the gas supply tube is routed through the support hole; and a fastening element is configured to secure the beaded element to the support bracket. The beaded element may be formed directly from the gas supply tube and may further comprise various shapes, including circular and non-circular shapes. 1. A method of assembling a gas module , the gas module comprising:an orifice element;a gas supply tube having an inlet end adapted to receive a gas supply, an outlet end threaded to receive the orifice element, and an outer diameter;a beaded element formed directly from the outlet end of the gas supply tube and having a substantially non-circular shape with an outermost dimension at least one and a half times larger than the outer diameter of the gas supply tube;a support bracket comprising at least one mounting flange, an inlet surface, an outlet surface, and a support hole, wherein the gas supply tube is routed through the support hole; anda fastening element configured to secure the beaded element and the gas supply tube to the support bracket, wherein the fastening element comprises a fixation bracket coupled to the inlet surface of the support bracket and the beaded element; andwherein the fixation bracket comprises a recessed feature configured to receive the beaded element and having a plurality of alignment tabs adapted to align the gas supply tube relative to the support bracket and a pair of opposing fixation ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

OVEN BOTTOM WITH COOKING SURFACE

Номер: US20180003390A1
Автор: Neal Vern, Trice Daniel J.
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A cooking appliance includes a cooking compartment with an oven bottom. The oven bottom includes a cooking surface. A cooking member may include the cooking surface. The cooking member may extend from the cooking compartment to the heating compartment. A bottom cover of the oven bottom may include a carrier and the cooking member. The oven bottom with cooking surface may be used in a variety of applications. 1. A kitchen oven comprising:a cooking compartment above a heating compartment, wherein said cooking compartment includes a bottom, two sides, a back, a top, and a front door allowing frontal access into said cooking compartment;at least one heat source positioned within said heating compartment;said bottom of said cooking compartment having a bottom cover;said bottom cover defining an opening between said cooking compartment and said heating compartment;at least a portion of said bottom cover having a cooking surface; andsaid front door allows frontal access into said cooking compartment to position said bottom cover between a closed position and an open position, wherein said at least one heat source is accessible through said opening between said cooking compartment and said heating compartment when in said open position, and wherein said cooking surface allows direct contact of an item to be baked when said bottom cover is in said closed position.2. The kitchen oven of wherein said cooking surface includes a planar surface claim 1 , wherein said planar surface of said cooking surface is positioned above a remaining portion of said bottom cover.3. The kitchen oven of wherein said cooking surface includes a planar surface claim 1 , wherein said planar surface of said cooking surface is positioned below a remaining portion of said bottom cover.4. The kitchen oven of wherein said at least one heat source within said heating compartment is combustion.5. The kitchen oven of wherein said at least a portion of said bottom cover having said cooking surface is made of ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

GLASS USED AS A COMPONENT OF A HEATING DEVICE

Номер: US20180003394A1
Принадлежит: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE

A glazing can be used as a constituent element of a heating device or of a fireproof door. The glazing includes a transparent substrate coated with a stack of thin layers including at least one silver-based functional metal layer and an upper protective layer based on zirconium titanium oxide. 1. A heating device comprising:heating means; anda chamber delimited by one or more walls, at least one wall of which comprises at least one glazing comprising a transparent substrate coated with a stack of thin layers comprising at least one silver-based functional metal layer,wherein the stack comprises an upper protective layer based on zirconium titanium oxide.2. The heating device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the upper protective layer has a thickness:of less than or equal to 15 nm, and/orof greater than or equal to 1 nm.3. The heating device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the atomic ratio of titanium to zirconium Ti/Zr is between 2.0 and 4.0.4. The heating device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the stack comprises a dielectric layer based on silicon and/or aluminum nitride located below the upper protective layer based on zirconium titanium oxide.5. The heating device as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the dielectric layer based on silicon and/or aluminum nitride has a thickness:of less than or equal to 50 nm, and/orof greater than or equal to 20 nm.6. The heating device as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the dielectric layer based on silicon and/or aluminum nitride is in contact with the upper protective layer based on zirconium titanium oxide.7. The heating device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the stack of thin layers comprises the at least one silver-based functional metal layer and at least two dielectric coatings claim 1 , each dielectric coating comprising at least one dielectric layer claim 1 , so that each functional metal layer is positioned between two dielectric coatings.8. The heating device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the stack comprises at least one ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Oven door and oven comprising an oven door

Номер: US20180003395A1
Принадлежит: Electrolux Appliances AB

The invention relates to an oven door ( 10 ) for closing an oven cavity ( 2 ) comprising a door glass ( 11 ) being at least partially transparent for enabling a user to look into the oven cavity, wherein the door glass ( 11 ) comprises at least a first and a second glass pane ( 11.1, 11.2 ), the first glass pane ( 11.1 ) constituting the outer glass pane and said glass panes being arranged at a distance from one another, wherein an electronic transparent display ( 12 ) is arranged in the space between the first glass pane ( 11.1 ) and the second glass pane ( 11.2 ) in order to provide information to a user in front of the oven door ( 10 ) and wherein the oven door comprises heat isolation means for protecting said electronic transparent display ( 12 ) against heat radiated by the oven cavity ( 2 ).

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Appliance and methods for operating same in a safety-critical operation using a touchscreen

Номер: US20200003425A1
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

An appliance and methods for operating the appliance in a safety-critical operation are provided. The appliance and methods for operating the appliance include features that provide safe and intuitive ways to initiate and cancel safety-critical operations performed by the appliance.

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

WATER SUPPLY DEVICE, AND STEAM SUPPLY DEVICE AND COOKING DEVICE INCLUDING SAME

Номер: US20200003426A1
Автор: Choi Sungho, Kim Jihyun
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A water supply device, and a steam supply device and a cooking device including the same are disclosed. The disclosed invention comprises: a housing installed in a body of a cooking device; a water tank having a storage space formed therein to store water, wherein the water tank is installed at the housing to be movable between an insertion position at which the inlet port is located in the receiving space and a withdrawal position in which the inlet port is exposed to the outside of the receiving space; and a connector which is installed at the housing so as to be movable in a longitudinal direction inside the receiving space, and moves in the longitudinal direction to move the water tank to the insertion position or the withdrawal position. 1. A water supply device , comprising:a housing disposed in a main body of a cooking device and to define an accommodating space, and one side of the housing is opened to outside of the main body;a water tank that defines a storage space to store water and has an inlet to introduce water into the storage space, and the water tank is disposed with respect to the housing to change between an insertion position of the water tank and a withdrawal position of the water tank, the insertion position including that the inlet is provided in the accommodating space and the withdrawal position including that the inlet is exposed to an outside of the accommodating space; anda connector disposed at the housing to allow the water tank be movable forward and rearward with respect to the accommodating space, the water tank to move in a forward direction to change the position of the water tank from the insertion position to the withdrawal position, and the water tank to move in a rearward direction to change the position of the water tank from the withdrawal position to the insertion position,wherein the connector includes a rear frame that faces a rear surface of the water tank and first and second side frames, the first side frame to extend ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

FRONTAL COOLING TOWERS FOR A VENTILATION SYSTEM OF A COOKING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20200003427A1
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A cooking appliance includes a housing having a sidewall and a front panel, wherein a heating cavity is defined within the housing. An operable door panel is rotationally coupled proximate the front panel and operable to provide selective access to the heating cavity via an aperture defined within the front panel. A heat source is in thermal communication with the heating cavity and the front panel. A blower is disposed within an interstitial space at least partially defined by an outer surface of the housing. A ventilation tower is attached to the sidewall and positioned proximate the front panel. Selective operation of the blower draws ventilation air from an external region proximate the front panel and into the interstitial space via the ventilation tower. 1. A cooking appliance comprising:a housing having a sidewall and a front panel, wherein a heating cavity is defined within the housing;an operable door panel rotationally coupled proximate the front panel and operable to provide selective access to the heating cavity via an aperture defined within the front panel;a heat source in thermal communication with the heating cavity and the front panel;a blower disposed within an interstitial space at least partially defined by an outer surface of the housing; anda ventilation tower attached to the sidewall and positioned proximate the front panel, wherein selective operation of the blower draws ventilation air from an external region proximate the front panel and into the interstitial space via the ventilation tower.2. The cooking appliance of claim 1 , further comprising:a side vent defined proximate the front panel and the ventilation tower, wherein selective operation of the blower draws the ventilation air into the ventilation tower via the side vent.3. The cooking appliance of claim 2 , wherein operation of the heat source delivers heat to the front panel claim 2 , and wherein selective movement of the ventilation air through the side vent delivers at least a ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

HEATING COOKING DEVICE

Номер: US20200003428A1
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A heating cooking device includes a heater, a heating chamber, an imaging unit, a lighting unit, an image processor, and a lighting controller. The heating chamber accommodates an object to be heated. The imaging unit take images of the inside of the heating chamber. The lighting unit illuminates the inside of the heating chamber. The image processor analyzes an image to detect the brightness of the object to be heated in the image. The lighting controller controls the lighting unit in response to the brightness of the object to be heated. This aspect allows the heating cooking device to accurately determine a cooking state of the object to be heated on the basis of the image of the inside of the heating chamber taken to control the heater in response to the cooking state. 1. A heating cooking device comprising:a heater;a heating chamber configured to accommodate an object to be heated;an imaging unit configured to take an image of an inside of the heating chamber;a lighting unit configured to illuminate the inside of the heating chamber;an image processor configured to analyze the image and to detect brightness of the object to be heated in the image; anda lighting controller configured to control the lighting unit in response to the brightness of the object to be heated in the image.2. The heating cooking device of claim 1 ,wherein the lighting unit has a plurality of lighting elements, andwherein the lighting controller is configured to turn on and off each of the plurality of lighting elements.3. The heating cooking device of claim 1 , wherein the lighting controller is configured to control the lighting unit to adjust halftone brightness.4. The heating cooking device of claim 1 , wherein the lighting controller is configured to control the lighting unit to increase illuminance at greater distances from the imaging unit. The present disclosure relates to a heating cooking device for cooking foodstuffs or other objects.In a heating cooking device with a heating ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Heating cooker

Номер: US20210003289A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A heating cooker including a case including a cooking chamber configured to receive an object to be heated, a door configured to open and close the cooking chamber of the case, a ventilation path provided to extend along a wall surface of the cooking chamber in a state of being partitioned from the cooking chamber, a detector installed in the inside of the ventilation path and including one or more sensors configured to detect information on the inside of the cooking chamber through one or more detection holes formed on the wall surface of the cooking chamber, a shutter installed in the inside of the ventilation path and configured to open and close the one or more detection holes, and a cooling fan configured to suck outside air and blow the outside air into the ventilation path so as to cool the detector and the shutter together.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

COOKING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20190003717A1
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A cooking appliance is provided that may include a main body having a cooking chamber formed therein; a lower space formed inside the main body and separated from the cooking chamber between a bottom of the main body and the cooking chamber; and first and second heating assemblies, the second heating assembly being installed inside the lower space. An opening configured to open the lower space portion to an outside of the main body may be formed in the lower space between the bottom of the main body and the cooking chamber, and the second heating assembly may be inserted into or withdrawn from the lower space through the opening. 1. A cooking appliance comprising:a main body having a cooking chamber formed therein;a lower space formed inside the main body and separated from the cooking chamber between a bottom of the main body and the cooking chamber; andfirst and second heating assemblies, the second heating assembly configured to be installed inside the lower space, wherein an opening from the lower space to an outside of the main body is formed between the bottom of the main body and the cooking chamber, and the second heating assembly is inserted into or withdrawn from the lower space through the opening.2. The cooking appliance of claim 1 , wherein the second heating assembly includes:a second heater configured to generate heat; anda lower case having the second heating assembly installed therein and slidably inserted into the lower space from the outside of the main body through the opening.3. The cooking appliance of claim 2 , wherein:the main body further includes a side space formed at a side of the main body and separated from the cooking chamber;the opening is formed between the lower space and the side space to form a path connecting the lower space and the side space; andthe lower case is configured to be slidable in a lateral direction in the lower space.4. The cooking appliance of claim 3 , wherein the lower case includes:a bottom surface; anda side ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

COOKING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20190003718A1
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A cooking appliance is provided that may include a main body having a cooking chamber formed therein and including a rear surface, a lower surface, and a side surface; a lower case provided below the lower surface to form an accommodation space therein; first and second heaters, the second heater installed in the accommodation space and configured to generate heat; a first discharge port through which an inside of the lower case communicates with an outside of the main body; a second discharge port through which an inside of the cooking chamber communicates with the outside of the main body; and a flow path connection member configured to form a flow path guide to guide heated air discharged through the first discharge port toward the second discharge port. 1. A cooking appliance , comprising:a main body having a cooking chamber formed therein and including a rear surface configured to define a rear boundary of the cooking chamber, a lower surface configured to define a lower boundary of the cooking chamber, and at least one side surface configured to define a side boundary of the cooking chamber;a lower case provided below the lower surface and having an accommodation space formed therein;first and second heaters, the second heater being installed in the accommodation space and configured to generate heat;a first discharge port configured to allow an inside of the lower case having the accommodating space formed therein to communicate with an outside of the main body;a second discharge port configured to allow an inside of the cooking chamber to communicate with the outside of the main body; anda flow path connection member configured to form a flow path guide to guide heat discharged through the first discharge port toward the second discharge port.2. The cooking appliance of claim 1 , wherein the flow path connection member includes:duct sections provided outside the cooking chamber and configured to form an outer wall surrounding the flow path guide from the ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE IN DOOR FOR COOKING APPLIANCE AND COOKING APPLIANCE INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20190003721A1
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A light-emitting device is provided for a cooking appliance that includes a body that defines a cooking chamber having an opening, and a door configured to open and close at least a portion of the opening of the cooking chamber. The light-emitting device includes a light-emitting member that is located on at least one of the door or the body, that faces a gap defined between an edge portion of the door and a front portion of the body, and that is configured to emit light of a predetermined color in response to operation of the cooking chamber, and a reflective portion that extends from the front portion of the body, that is configured to receive light from the light-emitting member through the gap, and that is configured to direct light in a direction away from the door. 1. A light-emitting device for a cooking appliance that includes a body that defines a cooking chamber having an opening , and a door configured to open and close at least a portion of the opening of the cooking chamber , the light-emitting device comprising:a light-emitting member that is located on at least one of the door or the body, that faces a gap defined between an edge portion of the door and a front portion of the body, and that is configured to emit light of a predetermined color in response to operation of the cooking chamber; anda reflective portion that extends from the front portion of the body, that is configured to receive light from the light-emitting member through the gap, and that is configured to direct light in a direction away from the door.2. The light-emitting device of claim 1 , wherein the light-emitting member is located at a surface of the door that faces the gap.3. The light-emitting device of claim 1 , wherein the light-emitting member is located at a front surface of the body that faces the gap.4. The light-emitting device of claim 1 , further comprising an extension that extends from the reflective portion toward the door.5. The light-emitting device of claim 1 , ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE DEVICES FOR COOKING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE

Номер: US20190003722A1
Автор: ALTAN Muhittin
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Protective devices for cooking apparatus and methods of use are provided herein. An example protective cover includes a substrate, having a first layer of a heat resistant textile, the substrate covers or overlaps a stove, the substrate having panels that are selectively removable and which align with burners of the stove, further removal of the panels exposes the burners of the stove. 1. A substrate , comprising: a first layer of a heat resistant textile , the substrate covers or overlaps a top edge , a bottom edge , a left edge , and a right edge of a stove , the substrate comprising panels that are selectively removable and which are alignable with features of the stove , further wherein removal of the panels exposes the burners of the stove.2. The substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the panels each have an outer peripheral area that defines an opening for one of the features of the stove.3. The substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the stove comprises an upper surface comprises sections that are co-planar with one another claim 1 , the upper surface extending around and between the features of the stove claim 1 , the first layer of the substrate contacting only the upper surface and not overlapping the features of the stove.4. The substrate according to claim 3 , wherein the panels are replaceable to cover the features of the stove when the stove is not in use claim 3 , wherein the features comprise any of burner elements claim 3 , burner grates claim 3 , grills claim 3 , griddles claim 3 , vents claim 3 , dials claim 3 , and any combinations thereof.5. The substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the first layer extends past the top edge claim 1 , the bottom edge claim 1 , the left edge claim 1 , and the right edge of the stove.6. The substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the first layer comprises a textile comprising aramid fibers and fiberglass.7. The substrate according to claim 7 , further comprising a second layer that comprises a film of ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

MODULAR COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING A HOT AIR OVEN WITH A BUILT-IN MAGNETRON

Номер: US20220010970A1
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A modular cooking apparatus is disclosed. The modular cooking apparatus includes a first interchangeable cooking module containing an impingement oven, and a second interchangeable cooking module containing a hot air oven having a cooking chamber. The hot air oven includes a cook rack having multiple air deflectors having different lengths located within said cooking chamber and a blower for directing heated air in a horizontal direction beneath said cook rack. 1. A modular cooking apparatus , comprising:a first interchangeable cooking module containing an impingement oven; a cook rack having multiple air deflectors having different lengths located within said cooking chamber; and', 'a blower for directing heated air in a horizontal direction beneath said cook rack., 'a second interchangeable cooking module containing a hot air oven having a cooking chamber, wherein said hot air oven includes'}2. The modular cooking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said cooking chamber further includesa first plenum located above said cooking chamber in which air moves in a first horizontal direction; anda second plenum in which air moves in a vertical direction and delivers said horizontally directed heated air in a horizontal direction opposite said first horizontal direction.3. The modular cooking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said hot air oven further includes a magnetron.4. The modular cooking apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising:an oven door for covering said cooking chamber, wherein said oven door includes an external cover and an internal cover;a motor located outside said cooking chamber;a food holding surface located inside said cooking chamber; anda to-and-fro motion mechanism connected to said food holding surface via a rod, wherein said to-and-fro motion mechanism moves said food holding surface to and fro within said cooking chamber during cooking for promoting food cooking evenness. The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/838,589, ...

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

GRILLS

Номер: US20150007807A1
Автор: NGUYEN MINH N.
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A representative grill includes a grill base, a grill lid, and a grill flue device. The grill lid is in hinged communication with the grill base. The grill flue device includes a front panel and side panels and is pivotally attached to the grill base and the grill lid. In an opened position, the grill lid forms a rear wall and the grill flue device forms a front wall that directs smoke from the grill base through the opening between the grill lid and the grill flue device. 1. A grill comprising:a grill base;a grill lid that is in hinged communication with the grill base; anda grill flue device that includes a front panel and side panels,wherein the grill flue device is pivotally attached to the grill base and the grill lid,wherein in an opened position, the grill lid forms a rear wall and the grill flue device forms a front wall that directs smoke from the grill base through the opening between the grill lid and the grill flue device.2. The grill as defined in claim 1 , wherein the side panels horizontally extend from the front panel to the grill lid to form a four-sided flue.3. The grill as defined in claim 2 , wherein the side panels extend to the side wall of the grill base to prevent any cross wind from entering the flue.4. The grill as defined in claim 1 , further comprising rear bars or cables that are pivotally attached to the side panels at the proximal ends of rear bars or cables claim 1 , which are also pivotally attached to the side walls of the grill lid at the distal ends of the rear bars or cables.5. The grill as defined in claim 1 , further comprising side bars that are pivotally attached to the bottom claim 1 , side edges of the front panel at the proximal ends of side bars.6. The grill as defined in claim 5 , wherein the distal ends of the side bars are pivotally attached at the top and left corner of the side walls of the grill base.7. The grill as defined in claim 1 , further comprising a spring-loaded mechanism that is attached to the front panel ...

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

Method for controlling a steam generating system for a domestic steam cooking oven and steam generating system

Номер: US20220018532A1
Принадлежит: Electrolux Appliances AB

The present invention relates to a method for controlling a steam generating system (10) for a domestic steam cooking oven (40). A steam generator (26) and an inlet valve (16) are controlled by a regulating thermal switch (30) and a limiting thermal switch (32). The regulating thermal switch (30) and the limiting thermal switch (32) respond to a temperature within and/or at the steam generator (26). A threshold value of the limiting thermal switch (32) is higher than a threshold value (Ts) of the regulating thermal switch (30). The steam generator (26) is deactivated and the inlet valve (16) is activated by the regulating thermal switch (30), if the temperature (T) of the steam generator (26) exceeds the threshold value (Ts) of the regulating thermal switch (30).

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

FOOD OVEN

Номер: US20220018546A1
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An oven comprises: a muffle extending along a longitudinal axis and configured to define a cooking cavity; the muffle having an edge configured to define an opening for the access to the cooking cavity; the opening extending around the longitudinal axis; a front panel coupled to the muffle and configured to surround the opening of the muffle; at least one sealing element; the front panel and the muffle being shaped to define a groove, which surrounds the opening of the muffle and is configured to house the at least one sealing element; the groove being defined by a back wall, a first side wall proximal to the opening and a second side wall distal to the opening; the first side wall having an axial height lower than the axial height of the second side wall. 1. A food oven comprising:a muffle extending along a longitudinal axis and configured to define a cooking cavity; the muffle having an edge configured to define an opening for the access to the cooking cavity; the opening extending around the longitudinal axis;a front panel coupled to the muffle and configured to surround the opening of the muffle;at least one sealing element;wherein the front panel and the muffle being shaped to define a groove which surrounds the opening of the muffle and is configured to house the at least one sealing element; the groove being defined by a back wall , a first side wall proximal to the opening and a second side wall distal to the opening; the first side wall having an axial height lower than the axial height of the second side wall.2. The oven according to claim 1 , wherein the first side wall is defined by the edge of the muffle.3. The oven according to claim 1 , wherein the second side wall is defined by a recess of the front panel.4. The oven according to claim 1 , wherein the muffle and the front panel are coupled along the back wall of the groove.5. The oven according to claim 1 , wherein the muffle and the front panel are joined together by welding.6. The oven according to ...

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODULAR MANUFACTURE OF COOKING APPLIANCES

Номер: US20220018547A1
Принадлежит: JABIL INC.

An apparatus, system and method for a manufactured cooking appliance. The apparatus, system and method may include: a generic device shell comprising at least a power supplying wire harness and a plurality of female latching points on a top and a front thereof; a folding module comprising a cooktop and, hinged to the cooktop, an oven front comprising at least an oven door fittedly associated with a frame and having a door hinge connected to the over door and passing through the frame; and a plurality of male latches associated with the folding module, including at least one male latch associated with the portion of the door hinge that passes through the frame, each capable of latching into a corresponded one of the plurality of female latching points so as to, upon the latching, form a completed one of the manufactured stove. 1. A manufactured range , comprising:a generic device shell capable of providing at least a back, bottom and sides of the manufactured range, wherein the generic device shell comprises at least a power supplying wire harness and a plurality of female latching points on a top and a front thereof;a folding module comprising a cooktop suitable for forming a top of the manufactured stove and, hinged to the cooktop, an oven front suitable for forming a front of the manufactured stove, the oven front comprising at least an oven door fittedly associated with a frame and having a door hinge connected to the over door and passing through the frame;a plurality of male latches associated with the folding module, including at least one male latch associated with the portion of the door hinge that passes through the frame, each capable of latching into a corresponded one of the plurality of female latching points so as to, upon the latching, form a completed one of the manufactured stove.2. The range of claim 1 , wherein the female latching points comprise internal slots for receiving the male latches.3. The range of claim 1 , wherein the male latches ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

HEATING COOKER

Номер: US20210007549A1
Автор: NIIZUMI Daisuke
Принадлежит: BALMUDA INC.

Cooking is performed to serve tasty food by appropriately managing moisture of an object to be cooked without burning the surface thereof. A box-shaped housing, a cooking cavity for accommodating an object to be cooked, the cooking cavity being arranged within the housing, an upper-face heater and a lower-face heater arranged in the cooking cavity, a boiler arranged within the cooking cavity, a water tray formed outside the cooking cavity and into which a given amount of water that is entirely evaporated in a given steaming time is poured, a water guide passage within the housing, the water guide passage into which water is supplied from the water tray to the boiler; and a control unit for causing an operation to generate steam from the boiler to be performed for at least a steaming time from when cooking starts are provided. 1a box-shaped housing in which a cooking cavity for accommodating an object to be cooked is disposed; anda measuring cup capable of containing a given amount of water,wherein a water tray into which water contained in the measuring cup is poured is provided at an upper portion of the housing, andwherein a heater for heating the object to be cooked, a steam generator for feeding steam into the cooking cavity, a water guide passage for guiding the water poured into the water tray to the steam generator, and a control unit for controlling operations of the heater and the steam generator are provided in the housing, anda door that allows the water contained in the measuring cup to be poured into the water tray when the door is open.. A toaster comprising: This is a Continuation of application Ser. No. 15/541,219 filed Jun. 30, 2017, which in turn is a National Phase of International Patent Application No. PCT/JP2016/051793 filed Jan. 22, 2016, which claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2015-011474 filed Jan. 23, 2015. The disclosures of the prior applications are hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.The present ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A COMMERCIAL COOKING DEVICE AND SUCH A COOKING DEVICE

Номер: US20190008004A1
Автор: Wild Hannes
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A method for operating the cooking device, especially a commercial cooking device cooking device with different operating modes, which has a least one heating device, a main cooling fan, at least one electrical component in a first space directly acted upon by the main cooling fan, at least one other electrical component which is to be cooled in a second space not directly acted upon by the main cooling fan, wherein the method has the following method steps: determining and setting limit temperatures which are assigned to the operating modes with cooling being initiated when these are exceeded, determining the activated operating mode, determining whether in the first space a temperature that is dependent on the activated operating mode exceeds the limit temperature assigned to the activated operating mode, and activating the main cooling fan if it is determined that the temperature is above the limit temperature or limit temperatures, wherein part of the aspirated air flow is conducted directly into the second space. 1. A method for operating a commercial cooking device with different operating modes which comprises:at least one heating device,a main cooling fan,at least one component in a first space that is directly acted upon by the main cooling fan, andat least one additional component to be cooled in a second space that is not directly acted upon by the main cooling fan,wherein the method comprises the following steps:establishing and setting or calculating temperature limits that are assigned to the operating modes and for which, when said temperature limits are exceeded, a cooling is initiated;determining the activated operating mode;determining or calculating whether a temperature, which is a function of the activated operating mode exceeds the temperature limits assigned to the activated operating mode; andactivating the main cooling fan if it is determined that the temperature limit or the temperature limits is or are exceeded, wherein a portion of the ...

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

FOOD PREPARATION ENTITY

Номер: US20220021865A1
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The invention relates to a food preparation entity comprising a cavity () for receiving food () to be prepared and at least two cameras () for capturing images of the food () included in the cavity (), wherein said cameras () are positioned such that images are captured from different points of view, wherein each camera () comprises a certain field of view (), wherein immediately adjacent fields of view () of said cameras () at least partially overlap and wherein a processing entity () is provided which is configured to calculate three-dimensional information of the food () included in the cavity () based on the images provided by the cameras (). 1. Food preparation entity comprising a cavity for receiving food to be prepared and at least two cameras for capturing images of the food included in the cavity , wherein said cameras are positioned such that images are captured from different points of view , wherein each camera comprises a certain field of view , wherein immediately adjacent fields of view of said cameras at least partially overlap and wherein a processing entity is provided which is configured to calculate three-dimensional information of the food included in the cavity based on the images provided by the cameras.2. Food preparation entity according to claim 1 , wherein each camera comprises a respective main view axis claim 1 , wherein an angle (α) between the main view axes of said cameras providing immediately adjacent fields of view is in the range between 5° and 30°.3. Food preparation entity according to claim 1 , wherein at least one said camera is coupled with cooling means for cooling the at least one said camera.4. Food preparation entity according to claim 3 , wherein the cooling means use air or a cooling liquid as heat transfer medium.5. Food preparation entity according to claim 3 , wherein the cooling means comprise an air duct claim 3 , a heat pipe or a liquid-based cooling system.6. Food preparation entity according to claim 3 , wherein ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

GAS-BURNING APPLIANCE AND GAS FIREPLACE

Номер: US20170010001A1
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A gas-burning appliance includes a combustor and a flow guide device engaged with the combustor. The combustor has a gas outlet. The flow guide device includes a separator and two stop plates. The separator has an opening. Each of the stop plates is located at the opening, and a top edge thereof is higher than a top surface of the separator. The combustor is located below the separator with the gas outlet corresponding to a space between the stop plates. The flow guide device has at least one first air inlet, which is located below the separator, and communicates with the space between the stop plates. A gas fireplace includes a firebox, a translucent shield, and the gas-burning appliance. A separator divides the firebox into an air chamber, which receives the combustor, and a combustion chamber. Whereby, the visibility of flame and the combustion efficiency could be improved. 1. A gas-burning appliance , comprising:a combustor adapted to burn gas, wherein the combustor is long, and has a gas outlet provided in a major axial direction thereof; anda flow guide device engaged with the combustor, wherein the flow guide device includes a laterally provided separator and two stop plates facing each other; the separator has a long opening; each of the stop plates is long, and is located at the opening, wherein a top edge of each of the stop plates is higher than a top surface of the separator; the combustor is located below the separator, with the gas outlet corresponding to a space between the stop plates; the flow guide device further has at least one first air inlet located below the separator, wherein the at least one first air inlet communicates with the space between the stop plates.2. The gas-burning appliance of claim 1 , wherein the at least one first air inlet of the flow guide device comprises a plurality of first air inlets; the flow guide device comprises a plurality of first separating plates located below the separator claim 1 , wherein the first separating ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

Method for releasably connecting a fitted device to a piece of furniture and system for carrying out the method

Номер: US20220026076A1
Автор: Hans-Gerd Holtdirk
Принадлежит: Miele und Cie KG

A method for releasably connecting a fitted device (200) to a piece of furniture (320) uses a connecting device (110). The fitted device (200) includes an attachment element (220) disposed on its housing (5), and the connecting device (110) includes an at least two-part connecting element (14) and a mounting gauge (130). The method involves inserting the fitted device (200) into an installation recess (310) adjacent to the piece of furniture; aligning the fitted device (200) relative to the piece of furniture (320); positioning the mounting gauge (130) on the attachment element (220); connecting, guided by the mounting gauge (130), a first part (122) of the connecting element (14) to the piece of furniture; removing the mounting gauge (130); and fixing the fitted device (200) on the piece of furniture (320) by connecting a second part (125) of the connecting element (14) to the first part.

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

ANTI-SPILL OVEN DOOR VENTS

Номер: US20160010874A1
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A cooking apparatus comprises a housing forming an oven cavity within the housing. A door is attached to the housing for selectively opening and closing the oven cavity. The door comprises an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface includes a vent in fluid communication with an air channel within the door. A movable blocking element for selectively opens and closes the vent. The movable blocking element is biased against the vent when the door is open, thereby closing the vent when the door is open. The movable blocking element is configured to translate linearly within the door, toward the vent and away from the outer surface of the door to close the vent, and toward the outer surface of the door and away from the vent to open the vent. 1. A cooking apparatus , comprising:a housing forming an oven cavity within the housing;a door attached to the housing for selectively opening and closing the oven cavity, the door comprising an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the inner surface includes a vent in fluid communication with an air channel within the door; anda movable blocking element for selectively opening and closing the vent, wherein the movable blocking element is biased against the vent when the door is open, thereby closing the vent when the door is open, andwherein the movable blocking element is configured to translate linearly within the door, toward the vent and away from the outer surface of the door to close the vent, and toward the outer surface of the door and away from the vent to open the vent.2. The cooking apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a blocking element bracket located within the door and comprising a bearing surface claim 1 , wherein the movable blocking element comprises a support arm that slides along the bearing surface as the movable blocking element translates linearly within the door along the bearing surface.3. The cooking apparatus of claim 2 , wherein:the bearing surface is a lower bearing surface,the ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

OVEN DOOR AND OVEN COMPRISING AN OVEN DOOR

Номер: US20180010806A1
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The invention relates to an oven door () for closing an oven cavity () comprising a first and a second door wall element (), the first door wall element () being arranged at the outer side of the oven door () and comprises or is constituted by a transparent door glass, said door wall elements () being arranged at a distance from one another, wherein an electronic display () is arranged in the space between the first door wall element () and the second door wall element () in order to provide information to a user in front of the oven door () and wherein the oven door () comprises an image capturing device (), said image capturing device () being arranged between the first and second door wall element () and said image capturing device () being coupled with the electronic display () in order to display the recorded images. 1. Oven door for closing an oven cavity comprising a first door wall element and a second door wall element , the first door wall element being arranged at an outer side of the oven door and comprising or constituted by a transparent door glass , said door wall elements being arranged at a distance from one another , wherein an electronic display is arranged in a space between the first door wall element and the second door wall element in order to provide information to a user in front of the oven door and wherein the oven door comprises an image capturing device , said image capturing device being arranged between the first and second door wall element and said image capturing device being coupled with the electronic display in order to display the captured images.2. Oven door according to claim 1 , wherein a thermal insulation is placed between the first door wall element and the second door wall element.3. Oven door according to claim 2 , wherein the thermal insulation comprises an opaque material.4. Oven door according to claim 2 , wherein the electronic display and the image capturing device are arranged in the space between the first door ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

SOUND-BASED FLAME MODULATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20180010807A1
Автор: Brakhage Rodney Dean
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A system may comprise a speaker in a speaker tube; a directional tube having a proximal end openly connected to the speaker tube; a first plate having an opening aligned with a distal end of the directional tube; a diaphragm in a spaced apart relationship with the first plate such that an air enclosure is formed between the diaphragm and the first plate, wherein the air enclosure, the directional tube, and the speaker tube cooperate to form a static-air space such that air pressure changes in the space produced by the at least one speaker move the diaphragm; a second plate in a spaced apart relationship with the diaphragm such that a gas enclosure is formed between the diaphragm and the second plate; wherein movement of the diaphragm moves gas in the gas enclosure through the second plate thereby modulating flames above the second plate when the gas is ignited. 1. A sound-based flame modulation system , comprising:a speaker tube having a first end, a second end, and a wall separating the first end and the second end;a first speaker positioned at least partially in the speaker tube proximate to the first end and having a cone with a concave surface orientated externally from the speaker tube;a second speaker positioned at least partially in the speaker tube proximate to the second end and having a cone with a concave surface orientated externally from the speaker tube;a first directional tube having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end openly connected to the speaker tube between the first end and the wall of the speaker tube;a second directional tube having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end openly connected to the speaker tube between the wall and the second end of the speaker tube;a first plate having an opening aligned with the distal ends of the first directional tube and the second directional tube such that a passageway is formed through the first plate;a diaphragm in a spaced apart relationship with the first plate such that an air ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

COOKING OVEN WITH STEAM GENERATOR INSIDE COOKING CAVITY

Номер: US20200011536A1
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A cooking oven has a cooking cavity and a steam generating system. The steam generation system includes a water reservoir received and support in a reservoir-receiving space of a reservoir rack inside the cooking cavity. Thermal energy is provided to the water reservoir by a heater inside the cooking cavity. The heater can include thermal block made of a thermally conductive material in thermal communication with a heating element. The heater can be positioned such that it intimately contacts the water reservoir to deliver thermal energy thereto to convert water contained therein to steam, which can be used to cook a food item inside the cooking cavity. 1. A cooking oven comprising a cooking cavity and a steam generation system , the steam generation system comprising:a reservoir rack;a water reservoir configured to be supported by said reservoir rack; anda heater arranged within the cooking cavity so as to be in conductive thermal communication with the water reservoir when the water reservoir is supported by said reservoir rack and said reservoir rack is in a cooking position within the oven cavity.2. The cooking oven according to claim 1 , said reservoir rack comprising a reservoir-receiving space configured to receive and support the water reservoir.3. The cooking oven according to claim 2 , the reservoir rack comprising a cooking grid that can support a food item to be cooked while the water reservoir is received in the reservoir-receiving space.4. The cooking oven according to claim 2 , the reservoir-receiving space being at a rear of the reservoir rack claim 2 , and being effective to constrain movement of said water reservoir in at least five directions when received in said reservoir-receiving space.5. The cooking oven according to claim 1 , the reservoir rack being movable between said cooking position wherein the reservoir rack is fully inserted into the cooking cavity claim 1 , and a loading position wherein the reservoir rack is at least partially ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

STEAM GENERATOR AND COOKING APPARATUS INCLUDING SAME

Номер: US20200011537A1
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A steam generator and a cooking device including the same, according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a water supply pipe into which steam water is introduced, a heating chamber having a chamber body and a chamber cover, and a steam heater configured to provide heat, wherein the steam heater is provided to be embedded in the chamber body and the chamber body includes a plurality of partition walls protruding in one direction along an inner peripheral surface to form a Z-shaped steam flow path through which supply water introduced into the chamber body and steam generated by heating the supply water flow. Therefore, the heat transfer, which had been concentrated only in a predetermined region, may be dispersed by the flow path formed in the chamber body, thereby stably generating the steam even in repetitive steam generation operation. 1. A steam generator comprising:a chamber body formed with a heating space to which steam water is supplied;a steam heater configured to heat the steam water stored in the heating space to generate steam;a partition wall portion formed on an inner surface of the chamber body to form a steam flow path through which the steam water and the steam flow,wherein the partition wall portion includesa first wall extending from the inner surface of the chamber body at a first inclined angle; anda second wall disposed above the first wall to extend at a second inclined angle,wherein the first inclined angle and the second inclined angle are in a range of angles of from 15° to 45°.2. The steam generator of claim 1 , wherein the partition wall portion further includes a third wall disposed above the second wall to extend at a third inclined angle claim 1 , andwherein the third inclined angle is equal to the first inclined angle.3. The steam generator of claim 2 , wherein the steam flow path is formed in a shape of a letter Z along a space formed by the first wall to the third wall.4. The steam generator of claim 2 , wherein the ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

FORCED CONVECTION STEAM ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200011538A1
Автор: Mayberry Timothy A.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A convection oven includes a convection fan assembly and a trough assembly that surrounds a portion of the heating element(s) of the convection fan assembly. Fluid in the trough assembly is heated and turned into steam by the heating element(s) and blown into the cooking cavity of the convection oven by the convection fan of the convection fan assembly. The steam in the cooking cavity provides moisture to the items that are being cooked and/or heated in the cooking cavity. 1. A convection fan assembly , comprising:a convection fan with at least one fan blade connected to a motor that rotates said convection fan blade;at least one generally annular heating element surrounding at least a portion of said at least one fan blade;a trough assembly comprising a trough tray portion having walls surrounding at least a portion of said at least one generally annular heating element, a trough supply portion shaped to receive fluid and direct it to the trough tray portion so that it can be heated by said at least one generally annular heating element and turned into steam which is blown by said convection fan.2. The convection fan assembly of claim 1 , wherein:said trough assembly is manually filled with fluid.3. The convection fan assembly of claim 1 , wherein:said trough tray portion and said trough supply portion are coupled together.4. The convection fan assembly of claim 1 , wherein:said trough tray portion and said trough supply portion are a unitary piece.5. The convection fan assembly of claim 1 , wherein:said trough tray portion and said trough supply portion are made from metal.6. The convection fan assembly of claim 1 , wherein:said trough tray portion and said trough supply portion are made of a high temperature-resistant material.7. The convection fan assembly of claim 6 , wherein:said high temperature-resistant material includes a polymeric material.8. The convection fan assembly of claim 6 , wherein:said high temperature-resistant material includes a ceramic ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

FORCED CONVECTION STEAM ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200011539A1
Автор: Mayberry Timothy A.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A convection oven includes a convection fan assembly and a trough assembly that surrounds a portion of the heating element(s) of the convection fan assembly. Fluid in the trough assembly is heated and turned into steam by the heating element(s) and blown into the cooking cavity of the convection oven by the convection fan of the convection fan assembly. The steam in the cooking cavity provides moisture to the items that are being cooked and/or heated in the cooking cavity. 1. A method for providing steam to a convection oven cooking cavity , comprising:placing a trough tray around at least a portion of at least one generally annular heating element that surrounds at least a portion of a fan blade of a convection fan assembly;filling said trough tray assembly with a fluid; andheating said fluid in said trough tray assembly with said at least one generally annular heating element to generate steam to be blown into said cooking cavity of the convection oven by said convection fan assembly.2. The method for providing steam to a convection oven cooking cavity of claim 1 , wherein:said trough tray assembly includes a trough tray portion having walls that surround at least a portion of said at least one generally annular heating element.3. The method for providing steam to a convection oven cooking cavity of claim 2 , wherein:said trough tray assembly includes a trough supply portion shaped to receive said fluid and direct said fluid to the trough tray portion.4. The method for providing steam to a convection oven coking chamber of claim 3 , wherein:said trough tray portion and said trough supply portion are a unitary piece.5. The method for providing steam to a convection oven cooking chamber of claim 3 , wherein:said trough tray assembly is made from a high temperature-resistant material.6. The method for providing steam to a convection oven cooking chamber of claim 5 , wherein:said high temperature-resistant material includes a metal.7. The method for providing steam to ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

ELECTRIC MOTOR MODULE WITH INTEGRATED CAM SWITCHES INCORPORATING A SINGLE WIRING CONNECTION POINT

Номер: US20190013714A1
Автор: DeYoung Roger
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Provided is an electric motor assembly and method for assembling an electric motor assembly within an appliance. The electric motor assembly eliminates the use of a rigid or flexible circuit board. It also eliminates the need for soldering contacts between the electrical switches, circuit board and motor which can increase the possibility of operational failures. The electric motor assembly further provides a single power point wiring connection between the switch and motor terminals and connector port allowing the motorized device to communicate with an appliance controller. Furthermore, by positioning certain mechanical components for operating electrical switches on the baseplate of the electric motor assembly and eliminating secondary components on adjacent brackets, a reduction in the dimensional tolerance stack-up among the electrical switches can be obtained. 1. An electric motor assembly comprising:a motor module housed within a motor housing shell having a front cover, a cylindrical side wall and an open back side;a motor housing baseplate attached to the open back side of the motor housing shell;a motor shaft which extends through the motor housing baseplate and which engages a cam;at least one microswitch module which is positioned adjacent to the cam, wherein the cam engages the microswitch at a contact point upon rotation of the cam by the motor;microswitch terminals which extend from the microswitch module;motor terminals which extend from the motor module through the motor housing shell;wherein the microswitch terminals are positioned adjacent to the motor terminals to provide a single power point connection for connecting sockets of a wiring harness.2. The electric motor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the motor shaft engages a radial cam.3. The electric motor assembly of claim 2 , wherein the radial cam engages at least one cam follower switch actuator.4. The electric motor assembly of claim 3 , wherein the cam follower switch actuator comprises a ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

FOOD PRODUCT AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BAKING

Номер: US20150017305A1
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Provide an oven and optional cooking accessories having a high emissivity thermal protective layer on a substrate surface which comprises a metal or ceramic. The layer comprises from about 5% to 30% of an inorganic adhesive, from about 45% to 92% of at least one filler, and from about 1% to 25% of one or more emissivity agents; or from about 5% to 35% of colloidal silica, colloidal alumina, or combinations thereof, from about 23% to 79% of at least one filler, and from about 1% to 25% of one or more emissivity agents. 1. An oven , comprising:a housing including a ceiling, a floor, two opposite side walls, and an opening therethrough forming at least one internal heating zone for receiving an oven cooking accessory therein;heating means comprising burners, burners shielded by burner shields, or elements for providing heat to the heating zone;a high emissivity thermal protective layer disposed on at least one substrate surface therein in which the floor, ceiling, or side walls of the housing,', 'the burners, burner shields, or elements of the heating means,', 'an accessory disposed within the housing, or', 'combinations thereof;, 'the substrate surface comprises a metal or ceramic surface disposed within the oven housing, and is taken from the group consisting of'}wherein the high emissivity thermal protective layer, comprisesfrom about 5% to about 30% of an inorganic adhesive, from about 45% to about 92% of at least one filler, and from about 1% to about 25% of one or more emissivity agents; orfrom about 5% to about 35% of colloidal silica, colloidal alumina, or combinations thereof, from about 23% to about 79% of at least one filler, and from about 1% to about 25% of one or more emissivity agents.2. The oven according to claim 1 , wherein:the high emissivity thermal protective layer further comprises from about 1.0% to about 5.0% of a stabilizer;the high emissivity thermal protective layer further comprises a surfactant or a dispersant;the high emissivity thermal ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

TRANSPARENT WINDOW ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20150017379A1
Автор: TSAO Min-Jen
Принадлежит: ACE DRAGON CORP.

A transparent window assembly includes a window body defining an opening therethrough; a first hollow frame mounted on the window body at one side of the opening and formed with an engagement groove; a second hollow frame mounted on the window body at the other side of the opening in such a manner that the first and second hollow frames are fastened securely to the opening; a transparent element disposed between the first and second hollow frames and a clamping unit fixed to the engagement groove in the first hollow frame and defining a clamping space together with the transparent element. 1. A transparent window assembly with a clamping unit , the window assembly comprising:a window body defining an opening therethrough;a first hollow frame mounted on the window body at one side of said opening, and formed with a first engagement groove;a second hollow frame mounted on the window body so as to be disposed at the other side of said opening in such a manner that said first and second hollow frames are fastened securely to said opening in said window body; anda transparent element disposed between said first and second hollow frames;the clamping unit being fixed to said first engagement groove in said first hollow frame and defining clamping space together with said transparent element.2. The transparent window assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said first hollow frame is formed with a plurality of said first engagement grooves uniformly and symmetrically distributed therein.3. The transparent window assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said window body has an inner peripheral portion defining said opening with said first and second hollow frames fastened securely to said inner peripheral portion of said window body.4. The transparent window assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said second hollow frame is formed with at least one second engagement groove.5. The transparent window assembly according to claim 4 , wherein said second hollow frame is formed ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for cooking using coded information associated with food packaging

Номер: US20220034514A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A cooking apparatus capable of reading or detecting coded information printed on or otherwise associated with food packaging is provided. Food packaging capable of being read or detected by a cooking apparatus is also provided. The cooking apparatus sets cooking time and cooking temperature as a result of reading or detecting coded information printed on or otherwise associated with food packaging. The cooking apparatus is capable of interacting with a user of the cooking apparatus to further assist the cooking process started as a result of reading or detecting coded information printed on or otherwise associated with food packaging. The cooking apparatus capable of connecting to a remote computer and server and receiving and displaying web pages generated by the remote server to further assist the cooking process.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

OVEN CAVITY WRAPPER HAVING A STRUCTURAL EMBOSSMENT AND ASSOCIATED CONVECTION FEATURES

Номер: US20220034516A1
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An appliance is provided with a cavity wrapper defining a cooking chamber therein. An embossment is formed in a wall of the cavity wrapper and protrudes within the cooking chamber. The embossment has a leading sloped portion. A shroud is located adjacent the wall and includes an outer perimeter edge that is spaced from the embossment thereby defining an exhaust port therebetween. A bracket is disposed outside the cavity wrapper and includes a pair of mounting tabs affixed to an external surface of the wall of the cavity wrapper. The pair of mounting tabs straddling the embossment in a staggered formation. 1. An appliance comprising:a cavity wrapper having a rear wall and defining a cooking chamber therein;an embossment formed in the rear wall following a closed path and protruding within the cooking chamber, said embossment having a leading sloped portion;a shroud located adjacent the rear wall and defining therewith a heating chamber that is partially isolated from a main volume of said cooking chamber, the shroud having a primary intake therein, an outer perimeter edge of said shroud being spaced from the embossment thereby defining an exhaust port therebetween; anda fan disposed within the heating chamber and configured to draw air from said main volume into the heating chamber via the primary intake, and to expel said air from the heating chamber back into said main volume via the exhaust port such that expelled air is redirected substantially forward into said main volume based on an angle of said leading sloped portion of said embossment.2. The appliance of claim 1 , said outer perimeter edge of said shroud substantially following said embossment in perimeter adjacency therewith about said closed path claim 1 , such that said exhaust port extends about substantially the entire closed path.3. The appliance of claim 1 , the cavity wrapper further comprising a top wall claim 1 , a bottom wall claim 1 , and a pair of opposing side walls claim 1 , said leading ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING OVEN COOKING ZONES

Номер: US20170016624A1
Принадлежит: JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

A bidirectional flow system for a cooking oven in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure includes an oven chamber having a first cooking zone in fluid communication with a second cooking zone, the oven chamber having at least a floor, a ceiling, and a mezzanine for dividing the first and second cooking zones; a gas circulation system for supplying gaseous cooking medium initially to either of the first or second cooking zone; and a return assembly for receiving returned gaseous cooking medium, wherein the return assembly includes a plurality of louvers movable between a first position and second position to receive returned gaseous cooking medium from the other of the first or second cooking zone. Systems and methods for adjusting cooking zones in an oven are also provided. 1. A bidirectional flow system for a cooking oven , the flow system comprising:(a) an oven chamber having a first cooking zone in fluid communication with a second cooking zone, the oven chamber having at least a floor, a ceiling, and a mezzanine for dividing the first and second cooking zones;(b) a gas circulation system for supplying gaseous cooking medium initially to either of the first or second cooking zone; and(c) a return assembly for receiving returned gaseous cooking medium, wherein the return assembly includes a plurality of louvers movable between a first position and second position to receive returned gaseous cooking medium from the other of the first or second cooking zone.2. The flow system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of louvers includes at least first and second louvers.3. The flow system of claim 1 , wherein the first louver contacts the ceiling when the plurality of louvers is positioned in the first position.4. The flow system of claim 1 , wherein the second louver contacts the floor when the plurality of louvers is positioned in the second position.5. The flow system of claim 2 , further comprising a third louver.6. The flow system of claim 5 , ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

One-Piece Sheet-Metal Structure Formed With Clench Locked Corners

Номер: US20170016625A1
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A one-piece sheet-metal structure includes a first wall, a second wall perpendicularly extending from the first wall, and a third wall perpendicularly extending from the first wall. The second wall is perpendicular to the first wall and the third wall. An end edge of the second wall is adjacent an end edge of the third wall to form a corner. The corner is provided with a clench lock so that the corner is weld-free. The clench lock includes bottom and top tabs. The bottom tab perpendicularly extends from the end edge of the second wall at a bottom tab bend and engages an inner side of the third wall. The top tab perpendicularly extends from an outer edge of the third wall at a top tab bend and bends around the bottom tab and engages an inner side of the bottom tab to clench the bottom tab at the corner. 1. A one-piece sheet-metal structure comprising , in combination:a first wall;a second wall perpendicularly extending from the first wall at a second wall bend;a third wall perpendicularly extending from the first wall at a third wall bend;wherein the second wall is perpendicular to the third wall;wherein a first end edge of the second wall is adjacent to a first end edge of the third wall to form a first corner;a first bottom tab perpendicularly extending from the first end edge of the second wall at a first bottom tab bend and engaging an inner side of the third wall; anda first top tab perpendicularly extending from an outer edge of the third wall at a first top tab bend and bent around the first bottom tab and engaging an inner side of the first bottom tab to clench the first bottom tab at the first corner.2. The one-piece sheet-metal structure according to claim 1 , wherein the sheet metal comprises stainless steel.3. The one-piece sheet-metal structure according to claim 1 , wherein the first bottom tab bend is perpendicular to the first top tab bend.4. The one-piece sheet-metal structure according to claim 1 , wherein the first bottom tab and the first top tab ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

COOKING APPLIANCE COMPRISING THERMOCHROMIC ELEMENTS FOR PROVIDING AN INDICATION ABOUT THE TEMPERATURE

Номер: US20170016626A1
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The door comprises at least one or more panels of thermal glass, on which thermochromic elements are applied, which are arranged close to one another, and which have respective activation temperature ranges, thus providing an easy-to-see indication of the temperatures in the oven. 111-. (canceled)12. An oven appliance comprising:a muffle defining a food cooking chamber; and 'at least one substantially transparent panel having a plurality of thermochromic elements arranged in close proximity to one another and having respective activation temperature ranges, so as to provide an indication about the temperatures inside the muffle.', 'a door operably coupled with the muffle and moveable between open and closed positions, the door comprising13. The oven appliance of claim 12 , wherein the thermochromic elements are arranged on an external portion of the door.14. The oven appliance of claim 12 , wherein the thermochromic elements are arranged on an internal portion of the door.15. The oven appliance of claim 12 , wherein the door includes a pair of opposing panels that define an interspace in which the thermochromic elements are arranged.16. The oven appliance of claim 15 , wherein the thermochromic elements are applied to the outermost panel of the door.17. The oven appliance of claim 12 , wherein the thermochromic elements are arranged according to a substantially linear geometry.18. The oven appliance of claim 12 , wherein the thermochromic elements are arranged according to a substantially circular geometry.19. The oven appliance of claim 15 , wherein the thermochromic elements are adhered to a panel of the door.20. The oven appliance of claim 19 , wherein the thermochromic elements are self-adhesive.21. The oven appliance of claim 12 , wherein the thermochromic elements have alphanumerical indicia visible within predefined temperature ranges claim 12 , so as to provide indications about the temperature in the muffle.22. The oven appliance of claim 12 , wherein the ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

Horizontal hinge for a household appliance door

Номер: US20180017266A1
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A horizontal hinge for a cooking appliance door includes a hinge housing having a front face and a rear face. A rotatable hinge arm protrudes from the front face of the hinge housing for retaining the cooking appliance door. Protruding from the rear face of the hinge housing is a lifting rod which is coupled to the hinge arm and pivotable when the hinge arm is caused to rotate. Placed over the lifting rod outside the hinge housing is a compression spring which is held under compressive stress between the hinge housing and a bearing portion of the lifting rod. A tilting element tiltably bears against the hinge housing between the compression spring and the hinge housing. 1. A horizontal hinge for a cooking appliance door , said horizontal hinge comprising:a hinge housing having a front face and a rear face;a rotatable hinge arm protruding from the front face of the hinge housing for retaining the cooking appliance door;a lifting rod protruding from the rear face of the hinge housing and coupled to the hinge arm, said lifting rod being pivotable when the hinge arm is caused to rotate;a compression spring placed over the lifting rod outside the hinge housing and held under compressive stress between the hinge housing and a bearing portion of the lifting rod; anda tilting element tiltably bearing against the hinge housing between the compression spring and the hinge housing.2. The horizontal hinge of claim 1 , wherein the tilting element is a washer comprising a continuous central projecting web in facing relationship to the hinge housing.3. The horizontal hinge of claim 1 , further comprising an intermediate element made of plastic and placed between the tilting element and the hinge housing.4. The horizontal hinge of claim 3 , wherein the tilting element is a washer comprising a continuous central projecting web in facing relationship to the hinge housing claim 3 , said intermediate element comprising a latching groove for at least partial insertion of the web of the ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

Anti-spill receptacle for door latch

Номер: US20180017267A1
Принадлежит: Electrolux Home Products Inc

A cooking appliance includes an oven cavity and a door for selectively opening and closing the oven cavity. The door includes an interior space and a latch opening defining a hole into the interior space. A spill receptacle is provided within the door and is aligned with the latch opening. The receptacle defines a compartment that is isolated from the interior space of the door and oriented to capture foreign items that penetrate the latch opening. In one example, a door latch is provided latch for locking the door in a closed position. The latch includes a hook member receivable through the latch opening when the door is in the closed position.

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

GLASS DOOR

Номер: US20150020792A1
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Provided is a cooking appliance that includes an oven cavity, at least one heating element for heating the oven cavity, and a door movable between an open position and a closed position for selectively providing access to the oven cavity. The door includes a first glass pane spaced from a second glass pane to define a space therebetween. The cooking appliance further includes a blower configured to move air through the space between the first glass pane and the second glass pane. The door includes a longitudinal axis that is substantially vertical when the door is in the closed position and the first glass pane and the second glass pane each form an acute angle with the longitudinal axis. 1. A cooking appliance comprising:an oven cavity;at least one heating element for heating the oven cavity;a door movable between an open position and a closed position for selectively providing access to the oven cavity, wherein the door comprises a first glass pane spaced from a second glass pane to define a space therebetween; anda blower configured to move air through the space between the first glass pane and the second glass pane,wherein the door comprises a longitudinal axis that is substantially vertical when the door is in the closed position and the first glass pane and the second glass pane each form an acute angle with the longitudinal axis.2. The cooking appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the door further comprises an outer glass pane claim 1 , further wherein the first glass pane and the second glass pane each form an acute angle with the outer glass pane.3. The cooking appliance according to claim 2 , wherein the outer glass pane extends substantially across an entire length and width of door.4. The cooking appliance according to claim 2 , wherein the door further comprises an inner glass pane claim 2 , further wherein the first glass pane and the second glass pane are provided between the inner glass pane and the outer glass pane and each form an acute angle ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

OVEN

Номер: US20210018182A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An oven includes a main body, a cooking compartment provided in the main body and having a front surface thereof is opened, the cooking compartment having an opening, a camera provided above the cooking compartment and configured to capture an inside of the cooking compartment through the opening, a camera cooling fan disposed above the camera and configured to cool the camera by suctioning external air, a first glass provided at the opening of the cooking compartment so that the camera captures the inside of the cooking compartment and configured to block transmission of heat in the cooking compartment to the camera, and a second glass provided between the camera and the first glass and configured to additionally block the transmission of heat to the camera. 1. An oven comprising:a main body;a cooking compartment provided in the main body and having a front surface thereof is opened, the cooking compartment having an opening;a camera provided above the cooking compartment and configured to capture an inside of the cooking compartment through the opening;a camera cooling fan disposed above the camera and configured to cool the camera by suctioning external air;a first glass provided at the opening of the cooking compartment so that the camera captures the inside of the cooking compartment and configured to block transmission of heat in the cooking compartment to the camera; anda second glass provided between the camera and the first glass and configured to additionally block the transmission of heat to the camera.2. The oven according to claim 1 , wherein:an inlet is provided at an upper portion of the main body and configured to suction the external air to cool the camera; anda rib is provided around the inlet and configured to prevent water from passing through the inlet.3. The oven according to claim 2 , wherein:the main body includes an electrical component chamber provided above the cooking compartment and configured to accommodate electrical components; andthe ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

STEAM GENERATOR AND COOKING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20210018183A1
Автор: Choi Sungho
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A steam generator is provided. The steam generator may include a steam chamber, a steam heater to supply heat into the steam chamber, a water supply, through which water to generate steam may be supplied into the steam chamber, one or more interference members disposed in the steam chamber to interfere with a flow of the water introduced through the water supply, and at least one discharge to discharge the steam generated in the steam chamber. The one or more interference members may be disposed under the at least one discharge and above the water supply. 1. A steam generator , comprising:a steam case;a steam cover connected to the steam case;a steam chamber defined between the steam case and the steam cover;a steam heater to supply heat into the steam chamber;a water supply, through which water to generate steam is supplied into the steam chamber;at least one discharge hole disposed above the water supply hole, to discharge the steam generated in the steam chamber; andat least one steam guide tube to guide the steam within the steam chamber into the at least one discharge.2. The steam generator according to claim 1 , wherein the steam chamber comprises a plurality of spaces through which the steam flows claim 1 , wherein the steam successively flows into the plurality of spaces.3. The steam generator according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one steam guide tube is disposed in a last space of the plurality of spaces.4. The steam generator according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one steam guide tube is bent at least one time.5. The steam generator according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one steam guide tube each comprises a steam inlet and a steam outlet that communicates with the at least one discharge claim 1 , andwherein the steam inlet is disposed at a position lower than a position of the steam outlet.6. The steam generator according to claim 5 , further comprising a holder connected to the steam inlet of the at least one steam guide tube.7. The steam ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

STEAM GENERATOR AND COOKING APPARATUS INCLUDING STEAM GENERATOR

Номер: US20200018475A1
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A steam generator and a cooking apparatus including a steam generator are provided. The steam generator may include a heater, an inflow tube, a steam generation tube, and a discharge tube and an adaptor unit connected to the steam generator may be provided. The inflow tube and the discharge tube and the discharge tube may be connected at a predetermined angle to the adaptor unit. Thus, the steam generation tube connecting the inflow tube to the discharge tube may also be inclined. 1. A steam generator , comprising:a heater configured to provide heat;a heating tube configured to generate steam by receiving the heat from the heater;a water supply and drain tube configured to supply water to the heating tube;a branch tube branched so that steam and water discharged from the heating tube are divided;a collection tube connected to the branch tube to collect the water discharged from the heating tube into the water supply and drain tube; anda steam discharge tube connected to the branch tube to provide a passage through which the steam flows out of the steam generator, wherein the heating tube is inclined at a first angle with respect to the water supply and drain tube and be inclined at a second angle with respect to the branch tube.2. The steam generator according to claim 1 , wherein the heating tube is bent so that openings defined in ends thereof claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , are directed in a same direction.3. The steam generator according to claim 1 , wherein the heating tube has a U shape.4. The steam generator according to claim 1 , further comprising:a first connection tube connected to the water supply and drain tube at the first angle; anda second connection tube connected to the branch tube at the second angle.5. The steam generator according to claim 4 , wherein the heating tube comprises:an inflow tube into which the water is introduced;a steam generation tube connected to the inflow tube, the steam generation tube having a predetermined curvature; anda ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

COOKING APPARATUS

Номер: US20200018489A1
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A cooking apparatus includes a case including an inner case having a cooking chamber formed therein and an outer case configured to surround the inner case, and having an open front surface, a tray put on the cooking chamber, a door coupled to the front surface of the case and configured to selectively open and close the open front surface, an elevating device installed at left and right internal surfaces of the inner case and configured to move the tray in forward and backward directions and upward and downward directions, wherein the elevating device includes a fixed rail fixed to an internal side surface of the inner case, a moveable rail configured to slide and move in forward and backward directions in a state where the moveable rail is coupled to the fixed rail, a support link configured to connect a side surface of the tray and the moveable rail, and a manipulator connected to the moveable rail and the support link. 1. A cooking apparatus comprising:a case including an inner case having a cooking chamber formed therein and an outer case configured to surround the inner case, and having an open front surface;a tray put on the cooking chamber;a door coupled to the front surface of the case and configured to selectively open and close the open front surface;an elevating device installed at left and right internal surfaces of the inner case and configured to move the tray in forward and backward directions and upward and downward directions,wherein the elevating device includes:a fixed rail fixed to an internal side surface of the inner case;a moveable rail configured to slide and move in forward and backward directions in a state where the moveable rail is coupled to the fixed rail;a support link configured to connect a side surface of the tray and the moveable rail; anda manipulator connected to the moveable rail and the support link.2. The cooking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the support link includes:a front link;a rear link disposed at a point spaced apart ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

CALIBRATING AN OXYGEN SENSOR OF A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE

Номер: US20200018721A1
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A method for calibrating an oxygen sensor of a household appliance includes a calibration process which is automatically started when at least one status parameter of the household appliance has at least reached a predetermined threshold value. The household appliance can be a steam cooking appliance, and the oxygen sensor can be a lambda probe. 115-. (canceled)16. A method , comprising:starting a calibration process for calibrating an oxygen sensor of a household appliance when a status parameter of the household appliance has at least reached a predetermined threshold value.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the household appliance is a steam cooking appliance.18. The method of claim 16 , wherein the oxygen sensor is a lambda probe.19. The method of claim 16 , wherein the calibration process is automatically started when a plurality of status parameters of the household appliance have reached predetermined threshold values claim 16 , respectively.20. The method of claim 16 , wherein the status parameter comprises a time period elapsing since a last calibration and the calibration process is automatically started when the time period has reached or exceeded the threshold value.21. The method of claim 16 , wherein the status parameter comprises a door opening time and the calibration process is automatically started when the door opening time has reached or exceeded the threshold value.22. The method of claim 16 , wherein the status parameter comprises a cooking chamber temperature and the calibration process is automatically started when the cooking chamber temperature has reached or fallen below the threshold value.23. The method of claim 18 , further comprising:measuring during the calibration process a pump flow of the lambda probe; andwhen the pump flow remains for a predetermined time period within a predetermined fluctuation margin, selecting a value of the pump flow from the fluctuation margin as a reference value of the pump flow.24. The method of claim ...

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

FRONT FRAME FOR A COOKING DEVICE

Номер: US20150022068A1
Автор: Kemper Lars
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A front frame for a cooking appliance having at least one first cooking chamber which has a loading opening and a cooking chamber door for closing the loading opening. The front frame includes at least one first front frame unit. The at least one first front frame unit is configured to substantially completely frame the loading opening of the first cooking chamber. At an outer edge region of the at least one first front frame unit, a coupling region having at least one coupling device is formed at which an additional front frame unit can be coupled. 1. A front frame for a cooking appliance having at least one first cooking chamber which has a loading opening and a cooking chamber door for closing the loading opening , said front frame comprising:at least one first front frame unit, wherein the at least one first front frame unit is configured to substantially completely frame the loading opening of the first cooking chamber and wherein, at an outer edge region of the at least one first front frame unit, a coupling region having at least one coupling device is formed, at which an additional front frame unit can be coupled.2. The front frame as recited in claim 1 , wherein the cooking appliance has a first and a second cooking chamber claim 1 , with the loading openings of the cooking chambers being adjacent to each other claim 1 , wherein a second front frame unit is included which is configured to substantially completely frame the loading opening of the second cooking chamber and which is coupled to the at least one first front frame unit at the coupling region.3. The front frame as recited in claim 1 , wherein at least one coupling device at least one front frame unit is concealed by at least one functional component of the cooking appliance when the cooking appliance is in an operational state.4. The front frame as recited in claim 2 , wherein the at least one first and the second front frame units are claim 2 , at least in some portions claim 2 , identical in ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

OVEN APPLIANCE

Номер: US20180020680A1
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An air distribution assembly for an oven appliance is provided. The air distribution assembly includes an air distribution manifold mounted to a housing of the oven appliance at an opening of the housing. An air handler draws air into the air distribution manifold through a manifold inlet, circulates the air throughout the air distribution manifold, and discharges the air through a manifold outlet. A variety of cooling air flow paths may be defined within the air distribution manifold and/or oven appliance, thereby providing optimal cooling with a simplified construction. 1. An oven appliance , comprising:a housing defining a cooking chamber and an opening for accessing the cooking chamber;an upper heating element array positioned within the housing at a top portion of the cooking chamber;a baking stone positioned within the housing at a bottom portion of the cooking chamber;a lower heating element array positioned within the housing below the baking stone adjacent the bottom portion of the cooking chamber;an air distribution manifold mounted to the housing at the opening of the housing, the air distribution manifold defining a manifold inlet and a manifold outlet, the air distribution manifold comprising a top manifold, a bottom manifold, and two side manifolds that are in fluid communication with each other and extend about the opening of the housing; andan air handler positioned within the air distribution manifold, the air handler being configured for drawing air in the manifold inlet and urging air out the manifold outlet.2. The oven appliance of claim 1 , wherein the manifold inlet is positioned in the bottom manifold and the manifold outlet is positioned in the top manifold claim 1 , such that the air handler draws ambient air into the bottom manifold claim 1 , through the two side manifolds claim 1 , and out of the top manifold.3. The oven appliance of claim 2 , wherein the oven appliance further comprises a venting channel positioned within the cooking ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

OPTIMIZED BAKING CHAMBER PRESSURE

Номер: US20160025351A1
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The system described herein relates to a baking oven having a baking chamber which is provided with an outlet opening leading to a flue. Air is able to escape from the baking chamber through the outlet opening. A fresh air opening with a motor-adjustable flow cross section is provided between the baking chamber and the surroundings. The system adjusts the pressure conditions within the baking chamber optimally throughout the baking operation. A pressure sensor measures pressure in the baking chamber and passes the measurement signals to a control unit which controls the adjustable flow cross section of the fresh air opening on the basis of the measurement signals from the pressure sensor. 1. A baking oven , comprising:a baking chamber which is provided with an outlet opening leading to a flue, air being able to escape from the baking chamber through said outlet opening;a fresh air opening with a motor-adjustable flow cross section between the baking chamber and ambient air;a pressure sensor that measures pressure in the baking chamber;a control unit, coupled to the pressure sensor, that controls the adjustable flow cross section of the fresh air opening according to measurement signals from the pressure sensor, wherein the control unit is settable to provide ambient pressure in the baking chamber during operation of the baking oven.2. A baking oven according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustable flow cross section includes at least one of: a fresh air flap that is swingable open and closed and a slider that opens or closes the flow cross section.3. A baking oven according to claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensor is arranged outside the baking chamber and a pressure line that leads into the baking chamber subjects the pressure sensor to baking chamber pressure.4. A baking oven according to claim 3 , wherein the pressure sensor is a differential pressure sensor that measures the pressure difference between the baking chamber pressure and the ambient pressure.5. A baking ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

OVEN

Номер: US20160025352A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An oven with an improved cooling structure is provided. The oven includes a casing; a cooking chamber located inside the casing and including a top plate forming the top, side plates forming both sides, a back plate forming the back, and a bottom plate forming the bottom; a panel located between the casing and the cooking chamber and spaced apart from the casing to form a fluid path for air to move; and a connection fluid path that guides the movement of air flowing from one side of the panel to the other side of the panel. 1. An oven comprising:a casing forming an external appearance of the oven;a cooking chamber located inside the casing and including a top plate forming a top of the cooking chamber, side plates forming both sides of the cooking chamber, a back plate forming a back of the cooking chamber, and a bottom plate forming a bottom of the cooking chamber;a panel located between the casing and the cooking chamber and spaced apart from the casing to form a fluid path for air to move; anda connection fluid path that guides the movement of air flowing from one portion of the panel to another portion of the panel.2. The oven of claim 1 ,wherein a flow-hole is formed in a part of the casing for air to flow in from outside of the casing.3. The oven of claim 2 ,wherein the casing includes side casings formed on both sides of the oven, a rear casing formed on a back of the oven, a top casing formed on a top of the oven, and a bottom casing combined with a bottom floor.4. The oven of claim 3 ,wherein the flow-in hole is located between a third and a fourth of the way from the bottom of the rear casing.5. The oven of claim 1 ,wherein the panel comprises a back panel arranged to face the back plate of the cooking chamber, side panels arranged to face the side plates of the cooking chamber, and a top panel arranged to face the top plate of the cooking chamber.6. The oven of claim 5 ,wherein the connection fluid path includes a first connection fluid path that runs ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

OVEN APPLIANCE WITH DUAL OPENING AND CLOSING DOORS

Номер: US20160025353A1
Принадлежит: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

An oven appliance includes a cabinet that defines a chamber. A pair of doors is rotatably mounted to provide selective access to the chamber of the cabinet. The pair of doors is connected with a linkage assembly such that the doors rotate open and closed simultaneously. The linkage assembly includes a spur gear that engages another gear of the linkage assembly. The spur gear can hinder unwanted rotation of the pair of doors or compress the pair of doors against a seal. 1. An appliance , comprising:a cabinet defining a chamber, the cabinet also defining an opening, the chamber of the cabinet being accessible through the opening of the cabinet;a first door rotatably mounted proximate the opening of the cabinet;a second door rotatably mounted proximate the opening of the cabinet, the first and second doors rotatable between an open position and a closed position in order to permit selective access to the chamber of the cabinet through the opening of the cabinet; and a first linkage arm extending between a first end and a second end, the first end of the first linkage arm connected to the first door;', 'a first gear having a plurality of teeth, the second end of the first linkage arm connected to the first gear, the first gear having an axis of rotation;', 'a second gear having a plurality of teeth, the plurality of teeth of the second gear engaging the plurality of teeth of the first gear;', 'a second linkage arm extending between a first end and a second end, the first end of the second linkage arm connected to the second door, the second end of the second linkage arm connected to the second gear;', 'a spur gear having a plurality of teeth, the plurality of teeth of the first gear positioned on the first gear such that the plurality of teeth of the spur gear engage the plurality of teeth of the first gear when the first door is in the closed position and the plurality of teeth of the spur gear do not engage the plurality of teeth of the first gear when the first door ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

Toy Baking Oven

Номер: US20170023257A1
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A toy baking oven has a housing assembly and an oven chamber positioned within the housing assembly. A light source can be carried by the housing assembly and a light pipe can be arranged between the light source and the oven chamber to direct light from the light source to the oven chamber to illuminate the interior. At least one PTC heating element can be positioned to selectively heat the interior of the oven chamber. A conveyor system can be operable between a loading region and the oven chamber. The conveyor system can have a handle on the housing exterior and a cradle within the housing assembly operable to move baking ingredients to and from the oven chamber. 1. A toy baking oven comprising:a housing assembly;an oven chamber positioned within the housing assembly and having an interior;a light source carried by the housing assembly; anda light pipe between the light source and the oven chamber and arranged to direct light from the light source to the oven chamber to illuminate the interior.2. A toy baking oven according to claim 1 , further comprising one or more heating elements positioned to selectively heat the interior of the oven chamber.3. A toy baking oven according to claim 2 , wherein the one or more heating elements include at least one PTC heating element positioned adjacent the oven chamber.4. A toy baking oven according to claim 2 , wherein the one or more heating elements include two PTC heating elements claim 2 , one arrange above the interior and one arranged below the interior of the oven chamber.5. A toy baking oven according to claim 1 , further comprising a transparent window on the housing assembly arranged to permit viewing the interior of the oven chamber from an exterior of the housing assembly.6. A toy baking oven according to claim 1 , further comprising a conveyor system disposed between a loading region of the housing assembly and the interior of the oven chamber claim 1 , the conveyor system operable to convey baking ingredients ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

PANEL ASSEMBLIES FOR APPLIANCES

Номер: US20170023258A1
Автор: Keum Bangyong
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Appliances having improved panel assemblies are provided. An appliance includes an appliance body and a panel assembly disposed on or within the appliance body. The panel assembly includes an outer surface and an inner surface. The panel assembly further includes a first layer including the outer surface, wherein the first layer is a glass, and a second layer at least partially in contact with and bonded to the first layer, wherein the second layer is a polymer. 1. An appliance , the appliance comprising:an appliance body; and an outer surface;', 'an inner surface;', 'a first layer comprising the outer surface, wherein the first layer is a glass; and', 'a second layer at least partially in contact with and bonded to the first layer, wherein the second layer is a polymer., 'a panel assembly disposed on or within the appliance body, the panel assembly comprising2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the first layer is a tempered glass.3. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the second layer is a thermoplastic.4. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the second layer is a thermoset.5. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises polyvinyl butyral.6. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises ethylene-vinyl acetate.7. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises polyurethane.8. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises the inner surface.9. The appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a third layer comprising the inner surface claim 1 , wherein the third layer is a glass claim 1 , and wherein the second layer is at least partially in contact with and bonded to the third layer.10. The appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a decorative layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer claim 1 , the decorative layer comprising an ink.11. The appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a decorative layer comprising the inner surface claim 1 , the decorative layer comprising an ink.12. The ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

Oven door

Номер: US20170023259A1
Автор: Antonio DI TOMMASO
Принадлежит: Tecno Spa

A door ( 1 ) for an oven ( 100 ) for closing and opening a cooking chamber ( 120 ) of the oven ( 100 ), comprising a frame ( 20 ) able to be hinged to the oven ( 100 ), and a first panel ( 30 ) fixed to the frame ( 20 ), comprising at least a second panel ( 31,32 ) associated to the frame ( 20 ) removably by means of jointing fastening elements ( 24,213,222 ).

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

COOLING SYSTEM FOR AN OVEN APPLIANCE

Номер: US20180023817A1
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A cooling system for an oven appliance is provided. The oven appliance includes an insulated chamber positioned within a cabinet such that a plurality of air flow passageways are defined therebetween. A control panel is positioned at a top, front of the oven appliance and defines an electronics chamber which is in fluid communication with a side air flow passageway. An exhaust duct is positioned between the insulated chamber and the cabinet and is placed in fluid communication with the electronics chamber. An exhaust fan is positioned within the duct and is configured for drawing cooling air through the side air flow passageway, into the electronics chamber, and through the exhaust duct to an outlet where it is exhausted from the oven appliance. 1. A cooking appliance defining a vertical direction , a lateral direction , and a transverse direction , the cooking appliance comprising:a cabinet;a control panel positioned at a top, front corner of the cabinet, the control panel defining an electronics chamber;an insulated cooking chamber positioned within the cabinet;an air flow plenum defined between the cabinet and the insulated cooking chamber;a duct positioned on a top of the insulated cooking chamber and extending along the transverse direction between an inlet and an exhaust port, the duct defining an exhaust passage in fluid communication with the air flow plenum; anda fan positioned in fluid communication with the duct and configured for drawing air from the air flow plenum through the electronics chamber and discharging it out of the exhaust port.2. The cooking appliance of claim 1 , wherein in the inlet of the duct is positioned in a front quarter of the cabinet along the transverse direction.3. The cooking appliance of claim 1 , wherein the inlet of the duct is attached to the control panel such that the electronics chamber is placed in sealed fluid communication with the exhaust passage.4. The cooking appliance of claim 1 , wherein the air flow plenum ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

Hinge support

Номер: US20220042361A1
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A hinge support includes a support plate that defines a first aperture and a second aperture. A pivot has an anchor arm that is disposed within the first aperture defined by the support plate. The pivot has a raised surface, a recessed surface, and a graduated surface that is defined between the raised surface and the recessed surface. A cap is disposed over and operably coupled to the pivot. The cap has a projecting surface, a receiving surface, and a sloped surface that is defined between the projecting surface and the receiving surface. An engagement plate defines an opening and is disposed around the cap. The cap and the engagement plate are configured to translate between a first position and a second position relative to the support plate.

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

Frame structure for an appliance

Номер: US20150027429A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A frame structure for an appliance, such as an oven appliance, is provided. The frame structure includes a pair of vertical rails and a pair of lateral rails. A pair of hinges is mounted to the vertical rails, and a door is mounted to the vertical rails with the pair of hinges. A control panel is also mounted to the pair of vertical rails.

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

HEATING COOKER

Номер: US20190024904A1
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Provided is a heating cooker that can efficiently apply steam to the entire food and can also cook the food quickly. A heating cooker (A) includes a toasting grill () provided within a cooking chamber () and a lower heater () provided at a lower section within the cooking chamber (). Steam is blown between the toasting grill () and the lower heater () from a steam outlet () provided in at least one sidewall of the cooking chamber (). 1. A heat cooking device comprising:a food placement section provided within a cooking chamber;a lower heating member that is provided at a lower section within the cooking chamber and that heats food placed on the food placement section from below; anda steam generating unit that has a steam outlet in at least one sidewall of the cooking chamber and that blows steam between the food placement section and the lower heating member from the steam outlet.2. The heat cooking device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a steam guide that is provided at a position below the steam outlet and that guides the steam, which is blown out from the steam outlet and travels downward, between the food placement section and the lower heating member.3. The heat cooking device according to claim 1 ,wherein the steam generating unit has a steam ejection port that ejects the generated steam outward from the heating cooker and that is installed in alignment with the steam outlet.5. The heat cooking device according to claim 1 , further comprising:an openable-closable door that opens and closes the cooking chamber,wherein an exhaust section that exhausts the steam is provided at an upper position between the openable-closable door and a front surface of the cooking chamber, andwherein the exhaust section is a recess provided in at least one of an inner surface of the openable-closable door and the front surface of the cooking chamber.6. The heat cooking device according to claim 5 , further comprising:an operable section provided at a side of the ...

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