Adaptable port for an oven appliance
US11747023B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24C3/128
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An oven appliance assembly includes an oven appliance having a cabinet defining an oven cavity, a heat source disposed within the oven cavity, and a port having a socket. The oven appliance assembly also includes at least one oven accessory comprising a probe, a plug, and at least one resistive element. The plug includes a unique configuration for engagement with the socket of the port. The oven appliance assembly also includes a controller communicatively coupled with the oven appliance and the oven accessory. As such, the controller has at least one processor for performing a plurality of operations, including but not limited to determining a type of the oven accessory engaged with the port of the oven appliance based on a resistance value of the at least one resistive element of the oven accessory.
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