Electric toaster comprising a double-release control rack
US5647270A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J37/0814
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A toasting or heating appliance, particularly an electric toaster comprising a housing with a toasting slot (7) defined by two movable squeezing grills (13), a bread rack (15) axially movable within the toasting slot (7), a carriage (40) which controls the movement of the movable bread rack (15) and is combined with a control handle (16), and a resilient return member (46) for returning the bread rack (15) to its raised receiving position, wherein the control carriage (40) is axially and resiliently movable relative to the movable bread rack (15) and provided with a member (19) that actuates a drive element (45) for moving at least one squeezing grill (13). The appliance is suitable for use as a toaster.
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