Toaster oven with tactile feedback control
US11971737B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G1/10
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of a heating appliance with control features such as knobs can provide tactile feedback to the user during knob operation. Tactile feedback through the knob, e.g., during rotation in one or more directions, can improve control precision. Beneficial control accuracy features, such as can be utilized during appliance operation and setting of parameters of the heating appliance. A user's desired setting, such as various cooking modes or an off position can therefore be input into the heating appliance with tactile control aspects. A user's desired setting can therefore be accurately set, including with the benefit of tactile control aspects.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.