18511198. COOKING APPLIANCE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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COOKING APPLIANCE
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Inventor(s)
Hyungkwen Ham of Suwon-si (KR)
COOKING APPLIANCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18511198 titled 'COOKING APPLIANCE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a cooking appliance with a latch device that includes levers and a spring mechanism to secure the door when closed and allow for easy opening.
- Door latch device with levers and spring mechanism
- Key member on the door activates the latch device
- First lever is pressed by the key member, causing rotation
- Spring provides elastic force for easy opening of the door
Potential Applications
- Household ovens
- Industrial cooking equipment
- Restaurant kitchen appliances
Problems Solved
- Secure closure of cooking appliance doors
- Easy and efficient opening mechanism
- Safety features for cooking appliances
Benefits
- Improved safety for users
- Convenient operation of cooking appliances
- Durable and reliable latch mechanism
Original Abstract Submitted
A cooking appliance including a door; a key member on the door; a main body; and a latch device on the main body. The latch device includes a first lever, and a second lever that, when the door is being closed, is pressed by the key member to thereby cause the second lever to rotate in a first direction so as to press the first lever and thereby cause the first lever to rotate in the first direction. A spring holding portion is on the first lever. A first end of a spring is attached to the first lever and slidably held by the spring holding portion. A second end of the spring is attached to the body. The spring provides an elastic force to cause the first lever to rotate in a second direction opposite to the first direction when the door is being opened.
