Springless oven door latch assembly
US7066503B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/1085
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A springless motorized door latch assembly for locking an oven door in a locked and sealed position for purposes of cleaning the oven. A motor and cam cause a latch member to move between three different positions. In one position the latch member prevents the oven door from opening. From this position, the latch member is pulled inwardly so the oven door is in a locked and sealed position. In its locked and sealed position the door may not be opened.
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