公开(公告)号：US06841760B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-11

申请号：US10459486

申请日：2003-06-12

Applicant: Robert Z. Whipple, Jr.

Inventor： Robert Z. Whipple, Jr.

IPC: A21B1/00 ,  F24C7/08 ,  F27D11/00

CPC classification number: F24C7/087 ,  Y10T307/25

Abstract: A cooking appliance includes an oven cavity, an electric heating system having a plurality of electric heat loads for heating the oven cavity, and a controller. The controller includes a memory module having stored therein at least first and second control algorithms for operating the electric heating system based upon an available current supply. If the cooking appliance is connected to a low current rated circuit, the controller will operate according to the first control algorithm and cycle activation of the plurality of heat loads in a manner not to overload the available current supply. Conversely, if the appliance is connected to a high current rated circuit, the control unit will operate according to the second control algorithm and enable activation of multiple heating loads simultaneously. Preferably, the appliance includes a switch or sensor for toggling between the first and second control algorithms.

Abstract translation: 烹饪器具包括炉腔，具有用于加热炉腔的多个电热负荷的电加热系统和控制器。 控制器包括存储器模块，其中存储有至少第一和第二控制算法，用于基于可用电流供应来操作电加热系统。 如果烹饪器具连接到低电流额定电路，则控制器将以不会使可用电流供应过载的方式根据第一控制算法操作并循环激活多个热负载。 相反，如果设备连接到高电流额定电路，则控制单元将根据第二控制算法进行操作，并同时启用多个加热负载。 优选地，该器具包括用于在第一和第二控制算法之间切换的开关或传感器。

公开(公告)号：US06730881B1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-04

申请号：US10318127

申请日：2002-12-13

Applicant: Timothy J. Arntz ,  Robert Z. Whipple, Jr.

Inventor： Timothy J. Arntz ,  Robert Z. Whipple, Jr.

IPC: F24C1532

CPC classification number: F24C15/325 ,  F24C1/02 ,  F24C14/02

Abstract: An accelerated cooking feature for use in an appliance having an oven cavity includes a forced air convection system having an electronic control unit, a variable speed, bi-directional fan motor, and a directionally vented cover plate. The appliance operates in at least three modes, constituted by a convection mode, a radiant bake mode and a self-clean mode. In the convection mode, the controller operates the fan motor in a first direction at a speed dependent upon a selected cooking process, with various air streams being directed into distinct regions of the oven cavity. During the radiant bake mode, the controller operates the fan motor in a reverse direction to establish a uniform cooking environment. In the self-clean mode, high speed air currents are directed into the oven cavity and, in combination with a top broil element, perform a pyrolytic cleaning process.

Abstract translation: 用于具有烤箱腔的器具的加速烹饪功能包括具有电子控制单元，可变速度，双向风扇马达和定向通风盖板的强制空气对流系统。 设备以至少三种模式运行，由对流模式，辐射烘烤模式和自洁模式组成。 在对流模式中，控制器以取决于所选择的烹饪过程的速度在第一方向上操作风扇马达，各种气流被引导到烤箱腔的不同区域。 在辐射烘烤模式下，控制器以相反的方向操作风扇电机，以建立均匀的烹饪环境。 在自清洁模式中，高速气流被引导到烤箱腔中，并与顶部烤肉元件组合进行热解清洗过程。

公开(公告)号：US06723970B1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-20

申请号：US10351405

申请日：2003-01-27

Applicant: Robert Z. Whipple, Jr.

Inventor： Robert Z. Whipple, Jr.

IPC: H05B680

CPC classification number: H05B6/642 ,  F24C15/2007

Abstract: A cooking appliance includes an oven cavity and a forced air convection system having a convection fan, a heating element and a ventilation system including a duct. The duct includes a first compartment adapted to receive an oven air flow, a second compartment adapted to receive an exhaust air flow, and an air inlet opening into each of the first and second compartments, wherein an incoming air flow is introduced into each of the first and second compartments through operation of a fan assembly. According to one aspect of the invention, the incoming air flow combines with the oven air flow prior to passing over a convective heat element. As such, the combined air flow is heated combusting food byproducts contained therein. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the incoming air flow is combined with the exhaust air flow, lowering the temperature of the exhaust prior to release to the surroundings.

Abstract translation: 烹饪器具包括具有对流风扇，加热元件和包括管道的通风系统的烤箱腔和强制空气对流系统。 所述管道包括适于容纳烘箱空气流的第一隔室，适于接纳废气流的第二隔室以及进入所述第一和第二隔室中的每一个的进气口，其中进入的空气流被引入到 第一和第二隔室通过风扇组件的操作。 根据本发明的一个方面，进入的气流在通过对流热元件之前与烘箱空气流相结合。 因此，组合的气流被加热燃烧其中包含的食品副产物。 根据本发明的另一方面，进入的空气流与废气流组合，在释放到周围环境之前降低排气的温度。

公开(公告)号：US06723961B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-20

申请号：US10251784

申请日：2002-09-23

Applicant: Jeffrey T. Choat ,  Timothy M. Pace ,  Robert Z. Whipple, Jr.

Inventor： Jeffrey T. Choat ,  Timothy M. Pace ,  Robert Z. Whipple, Jr.

IPC: A21B126

CPC classification number: H05B6/6476

Abstract: A self-cleaning sequence for a convection cooking appliance employs high velocity air to heat an oven cavity and components/ducting of an air circulation passage to self-cleaning (pyrolitic) temperatures. In accordance with the invention, the self-cleaning sequence includes four stages: a vent catalyst pre-heating stage; a low molecular weight hydrocarbon burn-off stage; a high temperature cleaning stage; and a cool down stage.

Abstract translation: 用于对流烹饪器具的自清洁顺序使用高速空气来将烘箱腔和空气循环通道的部件/管道加热至自清洁（热解）温度。 根据本发明，自清洁顺序包括四个阶段：排气催化剂预热阶段; 低分子量碳氢化合物燃烧阶段; 高温清洗阶段; 和冷静阶段。

公开(公告)号：US4788415A

公开(公告)日：1988-11-29

申请号：US122329

申请日：1987-11-18

Applicant: Robert Z. Whipple, Jr.

Inventor： Robert Z. Whipple, Jr.

IPC: F24C15/10 ,  G05D23/275 ,  H05B1/02

CPC classification number: H05B1/0213 ,  F24C15/106 ,  G05D23/1921 ,  G05D23/275

Abstract: A power control switching arrangement for controlling energization of a load in response to an external controller, in which a first semiconductor switch is connected in parallel with the series combination of a first normally open thermally actuated switch and a second normally closed thermally actuated switch, to couple the power signal to the load. A first heater for the first thermal switch is connected in parallel with the load. A second heater for the second thermal switch is connected in series with a second semiconductor switch, across the power supply. The second semiconductor switch, when switched into conduction by the controller, enables energization of the second heater. To energize the load, the controller switches the first semiconductor switch into conduction enabling energization of the load and the first heater. Energization of the first heater closes the first thermally actuated switch, thereby shunting the first semiconductor switch. To de-energize the load, the controller switches the second semiconductor switch into conduction, enabling energization of the second heater. This opens the second thermally actuated switch de-energizing the load and the first heater. De-energization of the first heater enables the first thermally actuated switch to return to its normally open state.

Abstract translation: 一种用于响应于外部控制器来控制负载的通电的功率控制切换装置，其中第一半导体开关与第一常开热致动开关和第二常闭热致动开关的串联组合并联连接到 将电源信号耦合到负载。 第一热敏开关的第一个加热器与负载并联连接。 用于第二热敏开关的第二加热器与第二半导体开关串联连接在电源上。 第二半导体开关在由控制器切换到导通时能够使第二加热器通电。 为了使负载通电，控制器将第一半导体开关切换到导通状态，使负载和第一加热器通电。 第一加热器的通电闭合第一热致动开关，从而分流第一半导体开关。 为了使负载断电，控制器将第二半导体开关切换到导通状态，使第二加热器通电。 这打开了第二个热启动开关，使负载和第一个加热器断电。 第一加热器的断电使第一热致动开关恢复到其常开状态。

公开(公告)号：US06657171B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-02

申请号：US10299918

申请日：2002-11-20

Applicant: Trieu Huynh ,  Sondra Denice Proffitt ,  Robert Z. Whipple, Jr.

Inventor： Trieu Huynh ,  Sondra Denice Proffitt ,  Robert Z. Whipple, Jr.

IPC: H05B674

CPC classification number: H05B6/707 ,  H05B6/725

Abstract: A microwave delivery system for a cooking appliance includes a toroidal waveguide having a ring diameter twice that of the wavelength of the microwaves produced by a magnetron, and a cross-sectional diameter equal to one-half of the produced microwaves. The waveguide includes a plurality of cavity excitation ports through which the microwaves enter a cooking cavity. The delivery system further includes a rotating stirrer positioned within the waveguide. The stirrer includes a plurality of openings which become aligned with the cavity excitation ports when the stirrer is rotated to create a uniform, high energy pattern of microwave energy to enter the cooking cavity. Finally, the waveguide includes a plurality of openings along spaced portions thereof to allow a flow of air through the waveguide.

Abstract translation: 用于烹饪器具的微波传送系统包括环形波导，其环形直径是由磁控管产生的微波的波长的两倍，并且横截面直径等于所产生的微波的一半。 波导包括多个空腔激励端口，微波进入烹饪腔。 输送系统还包括位于波导内的旋转搅拌器。 搅拌器包括多个开口，当搅拌器旋转时，这些开口与空腔激励口对准，以产生均匀的，高能量的微波能量模式进入烹饪腔。 最后，波导包括沿其间隔开的部分的多个开口，以允许空气流过波导。

公开(公告)号：US06649890B1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-18

申请号：US10299821

申请日：2002-11-20

Applicant: David W. Brinker ,  Robert Z. Whipple, Jr.

Inventor： David W. Brinker ,  Robert Z. Whipple, Jr.

IPC: H05B672

CPC classification number: H05B6/6482

Abstract: A microwave cooking appliance includes a sheathed resistive electric heating element including an outer portion, an inner portion and a cross-over portion electrically interconnecting the outer and inner portions. The heating element is arranged in a cooking chamber of the microwave cooking appliance in a manner which effects an impedance characteristic of the cooking chamber. The cross-over portion is arranged such that the heating element acts like an RF antenna moving a microwave energy field to portions of the cooking chamber in which low electric fields occur. In this manner, the broil element helps increase the operational efficiency of the cooking applaince by minimizing any hot and cold spots within the cooking chamber.

Abstract translation: 微波烹饪器具包括一个护套电阻式电加热元件，该护套电阻电加热元件包括外部部分，内部部分和与外部和内部部分电连接的交叉部分。 加热元件以实现烹饪室的阻抗特性的方式布置在微波烹饪器具的烹饪室中。 交叉部分被布置成使得加热元件的作用类似于将微波能量场移动到其中发生低电场的烹饪室的部分的RF天线。 以这种方式，烘烤元件通过使烹饪室内的任何热点和冷点最小化来帮助提高烹饪烹饪的操作效率。

公开(公告)号：US06573479B2

公开(公告)日：2003-06-03

申请号：US10186671

申请日：2002-07-02

Applicant: Timothy J. Arntz ,  Michael E. Bales ,  John Scott Brown ,  Robert Z. Whipple, Jr.

Inventor： Timothy J. Arntz ,  Michael E. Bales ,  John Scott Brown ,  Robert Z. Whipple, Jr.

IPC: A21B126

CPC classification number: F24C14/02

Abstract: A quick-cook type convection cooking appliance includes an oven cavity in communication with an air channel assembly incorporating a radial byproduct trap and filter assembly defining a concentric ring-type baffle filter having two cylindrical sets of opposing air baffles. As recirculating air passes outwardly between deflectors of the baffle, the air is accelerated by a nozzle-type effect prior to impacting a center zone of an outer baffle deflector. This arrangement causes part of liquid and/or solid phases, such as grease, fats, and moisture, of the air flow to be deposited or trapped between the baffles. The air flow is then redirected back towards the inner baffle where, once again, the air impacts an inner baffle deflector that removes additional byproducts from the air. Finally, the air exits with a high uniform air flow pattern between respective deflectors of an outer baffle.

公开(公告)号：US07411160B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-12

申请号：US11184849

申请日：2005-07-20

Applicant: Thu-Ha Duncan ,  Christopher A. Larsen ,  Steven M. Swayne ,  Robert Z. Whipple, Jr.

Inventor： Thu-Ha Duncan ,  Christopher A. Larsen ,  Steven M. Swayne ,  Robert Z. Whipple, Jr.

IPC: F27D7/04 ,  F27D11/02 ,  A21B1/26

CPC classification number: F24C15/325

Abstract: A convection cooking appliance includes a convection fan for establishing a convection airflow which is heated by a heating element including first and second sections that are symmetrically disposed about the convection fan substantially parallel to and downstream of the convection fan. Each of the first and second sections is formed so as to include at least three lobes and four 180° turns, while establishing a thin profile heating element. A convection fan cover extends across the convection fan and includes a main body portion having an outlet portion for directing the convection airflow into a cooking chamber of the appliance. The outlet portion includes an angled louver and a trip edge portion. The angled louver and trip edge portion cooperate to alter a direction of the convection airflow from being substantially parallel to the main body portion to being substantially perpendicular the main body portion.

Abstract translation: 对流烹饪器具包括用于建立对流气流的对流风扇，该对流气流由加热元件加热，所述加热元件包括基本上平行于对流风扇和下游的对流风扇对称设置的第一和第二部分。 第一和第二部分中的每一个形成为包括至少三个凸角和四个180°匝，同时建立薄型加热元件。 对流风扇盖延伸穿过对流风扇并且包括主体部分，其具有用于将对流气流引导到设备的烹饪室中的出口部分。 出口部分包括倾斜百叶窗和跳闸边缘部分。 成角度的百叶窗和跳闸边缘部分配合以将对流气流的方向基本上平行于主体部分改变成基本上垂直于主体部分。

公开(公告)号：US07081601B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-25

申请号：US10410288

申请日：2003-04-10

Applicant: Mark A. Boyer ,  Robert Z. Whipple, Jr.

Inventor： Mark A. Boyer ,  Robert Z. Whipple, Jr.

IPC: H05B3/02

CPC classification number: F24C7/082 ,  H05B6/68 ,  Y02B40/143

Abstract: A cooking appliance includes an oven cavity, an electric heating element and a rapid cook heating system both of which being operable on either one of first and second supply voltages, and a controller including a memory module having stored therein first and second control algorithms. The controller will operate the cooking appliance based on one of the first or second control algorithm depending upon whether the cooking appliance is connected to the first or second supply voltages respectively. Preferably, the appliance includes a sensor for signaling the controller as to the presence of either the first or second supply voltage. In the alternative, the appliance can be manually set for use with a particular voltage supply.

Abstract translation: 烹饪器具包括可在第一和第二电源电压中的任一个上工作的烤箱腔，电加热元件和快速烹饪加热系统，以及包括其中存储有第一和第二控制算法的存储器模块的控制器。 控制器将基于第一或第二控制算法之一来操作烹饪器具，这取决于烹饪器具是否分别连接到第一或第二电源电压。 优选地，该器具包括传感器，用于向控制器发信号通知第一或第二电源电压的存在。 在替代方案中，可以将设备手动设置为与特定电压源一起使用。