Positive air flow apparatus for infrared gas broiler
US6776151B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24C15/322
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A kitchen oven has an infrared gas broiler with a venturi tube assembly extending forwardly from a back wall of the oven for supplying fuel gas and drawing ambient air for combustion through a venturi tube opening at the oven back wall. Ducting is mounted on the oven back wall and extends over the venturi tube opening. A fan is mounted on the oven in communication with the ducting for supplying a positive air flow through the ducting to said venturi tube opening.
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