Touch screen control panel and kitchen appliance comprising such a control panel
US10976842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24C7/086
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Touchscreen control panel (3) configured to be implemented with a kitchen appliance (1), preferably with a home kitchen appliance or a commercial kitchen appliance, and operable from a front or top side of the appliance (1), wherein the touchscreen control panel (3) comprises a cover plate (4) with a transparent section (4a), a transparent touchsensitive layer (5) arranged and attached within the transparent section (4a) to the back side of the cover plate (4), a bracket frame (6) implemented at the back side of the cover plate (4) and surrounding at least partially the transparent section (4a), and a display unit (7) comprising an active display (9). The bracket frame (6) is adapted to retain the display unit (7) at the back side of the cover plate (4) preferably in such a way that the display unit (7) is in alignment, especially in proper alignment with the touchsensitive layer (5).
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