Electrical appliance with hermetically sealed connector having venting means
US5276307A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J37/0709
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An outdoor grill of the type having a base, a cover, a food-supporting grill and a heating element includes an electrical housing having a support member removably disposed within the outdoor grill, and a housing member secured to the support member. The housing member is shaped to define a cavity wherein at least one electrical connection is located. The top and the sides of the housing member define a nonperforated surface which substantially prevents substances damaging to the at least one electrical connection from entering the cavity. In case damaging substances do enter the cavity, the bottom of the housing member defines a surface having at least one vent for venting the substances from the housing.
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