Oven cavity wrapper having a structural embossment and associated convection features
US12140320B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24C15/02
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
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.
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