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Constant power microwave oven

US4420668A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 1981
Grant dateDec 13, 1983
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B40/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for controlling cooking in a microwave oven whereby the power input to the cooking cavity is held at a predetermined, constant level. Available line power is measured through a winding or tap on the high voltage transformer secondary and the duty cycle of the magnetron power supply is adjusted to maintain a constant average power output.

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