Combination radiant/convection cooking system for an electric oven
US6831255B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24C7/06
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electric oven includes a cabinet within which is arranged an oven cavity. Arranged below a bottom portion of the oven cavity is a combination convection/radiant bake cooking system adapted to derive heat energy from a single heat source. The oven preferably includes a central opening in the bottom portion within which is arranged a glass panel. Arranged about a periphery of the central opening are a plurality of vented openings adapted to introduce a convective airflow into the oven cavity. The glass panel provides both a conductive heat surface transmitting radiant heat energy into the oven cavity and a viewing surface allowing a consumer to view the operation of the heat source.
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