Controller for a heating unit in a cooktop and methods of operating same
US6403932B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B2213/04
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a controller for a heating unit. The heating unit is capable of generating heat to a utensil and has a temperature sensor, a heating element, and a cooking surface. The controller has a means for measuring a temperature of a cavity within the heating unit, a means for controlling the application of power to the heating element, and a means for determining whether to control the application of power to the heating element in an overdrive state based on a type of utensil that is located on the heating unit. The present invention also includes methods of operating the controller and the heating unit.
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