Gas grate locating assembly for a ceramic-based cooktop
US6978778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24C15/107
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cooking appliance having a ceramic-based cooktop and a plurality of gas cooking elements is provided with a grate locating assembly which includes a plurality of apertures formed at spaced locations in the cooktop, a plurality of spaced feet projecting downward from cooking vessel supporting grates, and a plurality of inserts. Each of the inserts is positioned within a respective one of the apertures in the cooktop and includes a central opening for receiving a respective grate foot in order to support the surface portion of the grate above the cooktop, while locating the feet of the grate at a position below an upper level of the cooktop.
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