Flow control device for an oven
US9388991B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24C15/001
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An oven is provided including an oven cavity and an outlet duct for receiving exhaust gas from the oven cavity. The oven further includes a flow control device attached to the outlet duct. The flow control device includes a damper assembly positioned at least partially within the outlet duct. The damper assembly is movable with respect to the outlet duct. The flow control device further includes a drive unit attached to the damper assembly, the drive unit selectively moving the damper assembly between a closed position in which the damper assembly blocks a flow of the exhaust gas through the outlet duct and an opened position. The oven further includes a control system for controlling the damper assembly.
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