Replaceable and retractable burner for an electrical range
US6049068A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B3/681
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cam actuated retractable burner for an electric range having a removable burner element. In one exemplary embodiment of the invention, a burner assembly is provided with a thermal safety switch assembly, a switch installation assembly, a preset thermal switch, a heating element actuator, associated control knobs for the heating actuator, a heating element assembly, a vessel support assembly, and a drip bowl. The present invention represents an improved method of raising and lowering an electrical element for improved cooking characteristics. The present invention allows the user to obtain radiant heat transfer for more even cooking while still allowing traditional conductive heat transfer cooking.
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