Cooling controller with push-to-turn rotary switch
US6825449B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B1/0266
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cooking controller assembly includes a heating element, a push-to-turn rotary switch, and an electric controller. The heating element is coupled to the push-to-turn rotary switch and the electric controller. The push-to-turn rotary switch is manually pushed and turned to selectively connect power to the heating element. The electric controller is coupled to the push-to-turn rotary switch and the heating element, and electrically controls the power to the heating element in relation to the manual rotation of the push-to-turn rotary switch.
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