System and method for selectively covering an appliance
US11320153B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24C15/026
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for selectively enclosing an appliance is provided. The system includes a first device and a second device. The first device detects whether a first door is in a fully open configuration. When the first door is in the fully open configuration, the first device sets the appliance into an operational mode. When the first door is not in the fully open configuration, the first device sets the appliance into a limited mode. The second device includes a locking device and detects whether the appliance is in a working mode. When the appliance is in the working mode, the second device engages the locking device to prevent a motion of the first door away from the fully open configuration. When the appliance is not in the working mode, the second device disengages the locking device to allow the motion of the first door.
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