Power supply cut-off apparatus of microwave oven
US5818015A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/713
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A microwave oven includes a case forming a cooking chamber, and an outer panel mounted to the case. The outer panel is to be separated from the case when performing certain maintenance or repairs. Electrical terminals are mounted on the case and outer panel to perform the function of automatically disconnecting power to the oven in response to removal of the outer panel. A first arrangement of terminals can be provided for performing that function in the event of a removal of the outer panel in an upward direction. A second arrangement of terminals can be provided for performing that function in the event of a removal of the outer panel in a rearward direction.
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