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`United States Patent Ofice
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`Ivar Jepson, Sister Bay, Wis., and Moises B. Lorenzana,
`Glen Ellyn, Ill., assignors to Sunbeam Corporation,
`Chicago, 11L, a corporation of Illinois
`Filed Dec. 29, 1964, Ser. No. 421,795
`12 Claims. (Cl. 219-398)
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`ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
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`A cooking vessel including a pan with a lower electric
`heating element supported on its underside and a deep
`cover with an upper heating element supported within. A
`removable thermostatic control is supported on the pan
`with a heat probe in heat sensing relation with the pan.
`The control is connected to the lower heating element for
`energization thereof. When the cover is closed, an elec-
`trical connection for energizing the upper element is com-
`pleted. The control serves thermostatically to control the
`energization of either element or both elements in a re-
`peating, alternating sequence.
`In one embodiment
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`proportional on time of the elements is controlled by an
`adjustable cam, and in other embodiment by an adjust-
`able bimetal actuator.
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`This invention relates to electric cooking devices and
`more particularly to self-contained electrically heated
`cooking devices capable of performing the functions of
`a frying pan, -broiler, and oven.
`Self-contained electrically heated cooking devices have
`become increasingly popular throughout the past several
`years. The first such device to gain popularity was the
`electric frying pan. One customary type of electric fry-
`ing pan includes a cast metal pan of shallow depth in
`which foods may be fried. An electric heating element is
`commonly associated with the underside of this type of
`pan and control means may be provided to regulate the
`electric power supplied to the heating element. This con-
`trol means may include a thermostatically controlled
`switch which limits the pan temperature bl’ diS€01'll1¢‘-'Ci-
`ing the heating element when the temperature rises to a
`predetermined point. An example of this type of electric
`frying pan may be found in Patent No. 3,068,342, 1S5llEd
`to Ivar Jepson and Chester H. Wickenberg, patented
`Dec. 11, 1962, which is assigned to the same assignee
`as the present application.
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`Although the self-contained electrically heated electric
`frying pan has met with great success, it has become de-
`sirable to produce other self-contained electric cooking
`devices which are capable of performing other cooking
`functions. In particular, certain electric ranges, such as
`are commonly found in the kitchen, are highly inefficient
`and unsatisfactory in the performance of the functions
`of broiling and baking. The kitchen range customarily
`has a large oven, requiring a considerable amount of elec-
`tric energy to be heated to baking tcmperat-ure_ and as a
`consequence, most electric ranges require special power
`need; for example, it is often necessary to provide a 220
`volt supply circuit for an electric range, rather than .I1_0
`volt supply customarily found in the home. When it is
`desired to bake or broil a small amount of food, _the
`electric range is particularly unsatisfactory. In addition,
`the operation of the oven in an electric range may tend
`to heat the entire kitchen to an uncomfortable degree.
`Furthermore, the electric range being nnr_n_ob1Ie, and. often
`having an oven in an inconvenient position, cleaning of
`the oven may be a difficult task.
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`Because of the difficulties encountered with the oven
`in an electric range, attempts have been made to provide
`a self-contained electrically heated cooking unit for per-
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`forming the functions of baking and broiling. One sug-
`gested solution to this problem has been to provide a
`broiler cover for an electric frying pan.
`One such device comprises a deep broiler cover en-
`closing an electrically operated heating element, which
`may be spaced above the bottom of the above described
`electric frying pan. Food to be broiled may be placed
`on a rack provided in the frying pan and broiled by the
`electric heating element suspended thereabove. The heat-
`ing element contained in the broiler may be controlled
`by the same control unit which is customarily provided
`with the frying pan. Additionally, the thermostatic con-
`trol means associated with the control unit may serve
`to regulate the air temperature in the enclosed cooking
`area. An example of such a cooking device may be found
`in the copcnding application of Ernest Lee, Melvin
`Krauss, and Chester Wickenberg, Ser. No. 154,474 filed
`Nov. 24, 1961, and assigned to the same assignce as the
`present invention.
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`Although this solution has provided an electric appli-
`ance which may perform the functions of frying and broil-
`ing, it is still not entirely satisfactory. Since the appliance
`is adapted to be plugged into a standard 110 volt electric
`outlet, and since each heating element is designed to oper-
`ate at the peak wattage output, it is not possible to operate
`the pan heating element and the cover heating element
`simultaneously. Since in the devices developed thus far
`the single control unit may be connected to the pan ele-
`ment or to the cover element only, it is difficult to conven-
`iently operate both elements in sequence or alternatively
`during the same cooking operation. In the cooking of
`many foods,
`it would be highly desirable to be able to
`operate both elements alternatively during the same cook-
`mg operation. For example, some foods, such as small
`roasts or fowl, are preferably cooked relatively slowly so
`that they are cooked all the way through, but in addition
`should be browned on the outside by brief subjection to
`high heat. With the pan and broiler cover above de-
`scribed, the only way that this can be done is by con-
`necting the control unit manually to the pan element for
`the slow cooking, and then manually disconnecting the
`control unit from the pan element and connecting it to
`the cover element for -a brief period of broiling.
`Accordingly,
`it is an object of the present invention
`to provide a self-contained electrically heated cooking de-
`vice capable of performing the functions of baking, fry-
`ing, and broiling during the same cooking operation with-
`out the necessity for manual connection and disconnec-
`tion of the control unit.
`It is a further object of the present invention to provide
`a control unit for simultaneously controlling an upper and
`lower electric heating element capable of automatically
`operating the elements.
`Also, it is an object to provide such a control unit which
`can be removed from the cooking device, so that
`the
`cooking device can be entirely immersed for cleaning.
`It is another object of the present invention to provide
`an electric cooking device having a pan heating element
`and :1 cover heating element and a single control unit
`which may be detachably connected to both heating ele-
`ments simultaneously.
`It is another object of the invention to provide an elec-
`tric cooking device having a pair of heating elements and
`a control unit capable of automatically operating first one
`and then the other heating element during the same cook-
`ing operation.
`It is :1 furlhcr object of the present invention to provide
`an electric cooking device having two heating elements
`responsive to a single control unit capable of providing
`selective temperature control of the device over a wide
`heating range.
`it is a further object of the present invention to pro-
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`vide a control unit for a cooking device having plural
`electric heating elements capable of automatically oper-
`ating different elements in sequence with the proportion
`of the time of operation of each element variable accord-
`ing to the wish of the operator.
`Further objects and advantages of the present invention
`will become apparent as the following description pro-
`ceeds, -and the features of novelty which characterize the
`invention will -be pointed out with particularity in the
`claims annexed to and forming apart of this specification.
`For a -better understanding of the present invention,
`reference may be had to the accompanying drawings in
`which:
`1 is a perspective view of a cooking device and
`FIG.
`proportioning control constructed in accordance with the
`present invention.
`FIG. 2 is a side view of the cooking device and propor-
`tioning control of FIG. 1, partly in section, taken along
`the line 2—2 of FIG. 1.
`FIG. 3 is an end view of the cooking device and pro-
`portioning control of FIG. I, partly broken away, taken
`from the line 3—3 of FIG. 2.
`FIG. 4 is a partial top view of the cooking device and
`proportioning control of FIG. 1, with part of the cover
`handle shown only in broken lines for clarity.
`FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of part of
`the upper heating element and spring clamp of the cook-
`ing device of FIG. 1.
`FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of the propor-
`tioning control of FIG.
`I, removed from the cooking
`device.
`FIG. 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional side view of the
`control of FIG. 6, taken along the line ‘7—'i' of FIG. 6,
`associated with the cooking device of FIG. 1, a part of
`which is shown in section.
`FIG. 8 is an enlarged top plan view of the control of
`FIG. 6 with part of the casing -removed and with some of
`the parts broken away.
`FIG. 9 is an enlarged cross-sectional end view of the
`control of FIG. 6, taken -along the line 9-9 of FIG. 7.
`FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the lower
`casing portion and mounting plates of the control of
`FIG. 6.
`FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional partial view of the control
`of FIG. 6, taken along the line 11-11 of FIG. 8.
`FIG. 12 is an enlarged perspective view of part of the
`structure of the control of FIG. 6, partly in broken lines,
`with the structure shown in its operative .position but re-
`moved from the control.
`FIG. 13 is an enlarged perspective view of the cam
`follower arm of the control of FIG. 6.
`FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram illustrating the oper-
`ation of the electrical circuit of the cooking device and
`proportioning control of FIG. 1.
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`FIG. 15 is a perspective view of an alternative embodi-
`ment of a proportioning control in accordance with the
`present invention, which is adapted for use with the cook-
`ing device of FIG. 1.
`FIG. 16 is an enlarged cross-sectional side view of the
`control of FIG. 15,
`taken along the line 16-1-6 of
`FIG. 15.
`FIG. 17 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of
`the control of FIG. 15, taken along the line 17-17 of
`FIG. 15.
`FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the control of FIG.
`15, with the upper casing portion removed.
`FIG. 19 is a perspective view of part of the interior
`structure of the control of FIG. 15, with the casing and
`some parts removed.
`FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional top view of the control of
`FIG. 15, taken along the line 20—2tl of FIG. 16.
`FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram illustrating the oper-
`ation of the electrical circuit of the control of FIG. 15
`when associated with the cooking device of FIG. 1.
`In brief,
`the cooking device of the present invention
`includes a shallow pan portion similar to the customary
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`electric frying pan. A deep broiler cover is provided for
`the pan, -and is removably hinged thereto. Both the pan
`and the cover have an electric heating element associated
`therewith. A control unit is provided for the operation of
`these heating elements, and provision is made for the
`removable attachment of the control unit to the cooking
`device so that simultaneous connection is made with both
`heating elements. Thermostat actuated switching means
`are associated with the control -unit, and include a heat
`sensing probe adapted to be in intimate heat transfer
`relation with the pan when the control unit is attached to
`the pan. Within the control unit, means may be provided
`for automatically timing the duration of a cooking oper-
`ation. In addition, means are provided for controlling the
`operation of the two heating elements so that during a
`single heating operation either one of the two elements
`may -be used exclusively, or both heating elements may
`be operated during the cooking operation, each for any
`desired proportion of the time of the total operation. In
`accordance with a unique feature of the invention, means
`are provided whereby when both elements are to ‘be
`operated during the same cooking operation, they are each
`operated alternatively in the desired proportion of time
`over a relatively brief cycle which is continuously re-
`peated throughout the longer cooking operation.
`Now -having reference to the drawings, and more par-
`ticularly to FIG. 1, there is illustrated a cooking device
`designated generally as 30. The cooking device includes
`a pan 32 of generally rectangular shape having slightly
`rounded corners 32.9, being generally of the shape of the
`customary electric frying pan. In the illustrated embodi-
`ment of the invention the pan 32 has the dimensions of
`approximately 11'’ by 14“, and may be between one and
`three inches deep. The part 32 comprises a metal casting,
`which in the illustrated embodiment is of aluminum which
`metal has particularly satisfactory heat transfer charac-
`terlstics.
`The pan 32 of the illustrated invention is similar to
`the pan portion of the electric frying pan illustrted and
`described in considerable detail in the above mentioned
`Patent No. 3,068,342 of Ivar Iepson and Chester H.
`Wickenberg.
`To the underside of the pan 32 is welded or braised
`a lower heating element 34 which is encased in a metal
`sheath 36 and includes a central resistance element 38 and
`insulating material 4|}, as is well known in the a-rt. When
`electric current is passed through the heating element 34,
`heat is generated throughout the length of resistance ele-
`ment 38. This heat is transferred to the pan 32 by con-
`duction, which process is aided by the triangular shape
`of the metal sheathing 36.
`As will be understood by those skilled in the art, and as
`pointed out with more particularity in the above men-
`tioned patent, the two ends of the heating element are
`formed into terminals which are supported in a heating
`element support 42 and which are adapted to be electrical-
`ly connected, in a manner to be described, to 3, suitable
`electric socket. As can be seen in FIG. 2, heating ele-
`rnentsupport 42 includes a cylindrical bore 43 for the
`insertion of a. bimetal probe as will hereinafter be de-
`scribed.
`In order to space the cooking device from the surface
`upon which it is placed, and to provide suitable support
`therefor, each corner of the device is provided with a leg
`44 mounted to the bottom of the pan by means of a leg
`mounting screw 46. In the embodiment illustrated the
`legs are formed of Bakelite, in order to insulate the heat
`of the pan from the working surface.
`The pan 32 is provided with a pair of oppositely dis-
`posed handles 48, used to transport the cooking device.
`For this purpose, the handles 48 are preferably formed
`of a material having low heat conductivity, and are se-
`cured to the sides of the pan 32 in any suitable fashion.
`In addition, the side of the pan 32 opposite the ends
`of the lower heating element is provided with one or
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`more lower hinge elements 50 for the attachment of a
`cover. The hinge elements 50 are secured to the side of
`the pan 32 by means of the hinge mounting screws 51.
`The cooking device 30 additionally comprises a cover
`52 which may also be formed of aluminum. The cover
`52 has rounded corners 52a, and is of a shape designed
`to mate with the pan 32. The cover is relatively deep, its
`depth in the illustrated ernbodirnent being about 7 inches.
`At
`its lower edge the cover 52 has a lip 53 (FIG. 2)
`which engages the top edge of the pan 32, holding the
`cover in place and preventing the leakage of moisture and
`vapor from the cooking area.
`One side of the cover is provided with one or more
`upper hinge elements 54 which are adapted to cooperate
`with the lower hinge element 50 in hinging the cover
`52 to the pan 32 and which are secured to the cover
`52 by means of suitable fasteners 56. As is known to
`those skilled in the art, the hinge elements may be adapted
`to selectively hold the cover 52 in a position elevated
`from the pan 32 and to be entirely separable when it
`is desirable to remove the cover 52 for cleaning and the
`like.
`On the side of the cover 52 opposite the upper hinge
`elements 54 there is provided a handle 58 suitably secured
`to the cover and useful in raising or removing the cover
`from the pan. The cover 52 is also provided with a trans-
`parent heat resistant window 60 formed of glass or other
`similar material
`through which food within the device
`is visible from its exterior.
`The cover 52 is provided with an upper heating ele-
`ment 62 which is similar in construction and cross-sec-
`tion to the lower heating element 34, except
`that
`the
`sheathing of the upper heating element is circular rather
`than triangular in shape. Also the upper heating element
`is formed in a shape which has been found to he more
`effective in distributing heat throughout the cover 52.
`As can best be seen in FIGS. 4 and 14, the heating
`element 62 comprises a single turn loop having four out-
`wardly disposed lobes 62:1 and -a pair of inwardly dis-
`posed labes 621:. Most of the length of the upper heat-
`ing element 62 is positioned parallel to the bottom of the
`pan and is effective in operation in broiling foods in the
`cooking area by subjecting them to direct heat radiating
`from above.
`To hold the upper heating element 62 in its operative
`position there is provided an element holding spring latch
`64 which is held to the top of the cover 52 by means
`of a fastening stud 66. Adjacent the fastening stud 66,
`the cover 52 is provided with air vent openings 68 and the
`fastening stud 66 also holds a rotatable vent panel '12,
`movable to open or close the air vent openings 68, thus
`providing an opening at the top of the pan for release of
`moisture and vapor, when desired.
`The upper heating element 62 includes inclined por-
`tions 62.: and vertical portions 62d. The vertical portions
`62d terminate in a pair of element terminals 62:: which
`are adapted to be received by suitable socket means, as
`will be described. One side of the cover 52 is partially cut
`away at 72 to permit the inclined and vertical portions
`62c and 62d of the upper heating element 62 to extend
`therethrough and the cutaway portion 72 is enclosed by a
`terminal cover 74, attached to the cover 52.
`The vertical portion 62d of the upper heating element
`62 is -held in position under the terminal cover by an
`element clamp 76 which, as best seen in FIG. 5, includes
`an inner portion 76a and an outer portion 76:‘; which are
`held together by means of rivets 7'7. In assembled rela-
`tion,
`the element clamp portions 76:: and 766 form a
`pair of spaced generally annular openings 79 which are
`adapted to receive the vertical portion 62d of the ele-
`ment 62. During construction, the element clamp is se-
`curely staked to the element 62 to insure stable mounting
`of the heating element within the cover 52. The clamp
`76 also includes a pair of legs 76:: which are adapted
`to bear against the edges of the cutaway portion 72 of the
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`thus holding the upper heating element firmly
`cover 52,
`in position.
`It should therefore be understood that the upper heat-
`ing element 62 may be removed from the cover 52 when
`it is desired to clean the cover. In order to remove the
`heating element,
`the cover must be first raised or re-
`moved from the pan 32. Then the spring latch 64 is
`flexed, thus releasing the upper heating element 62. Then
`the heating element 62 may be entirely removed by with-
`drawing the element from U16 cover. When the element
`62 is entirely removed from the cover 52, the cover may
`be efliciently cleaned by total
`immersion in soap and
`water or other fluid.
`As can be seen best in FIG. 2, the part 32 and the
`cover 52 enclose a. cooking area designated as '78. This
`cooking area may be heated front the top by the upper
`heating element 62 or from the bottom by the lower heat-
`ing element 34. A trivet assembly 80 is provided for
`the purpose of holding food above the bottom of the
`pan 32. The trivet 80 includes a grill platform 82 which
`is parallel to the bottom of the pan 32 and which sup-
`ports a plurality of cross pieces 84 upon which food may
`rest during the cooking operation.
`The grill platform 82 is supported by adjustable legs
`86. Each leg includes a generally U-shaped supporting
`portion 86:: having one end suitably hinged in a hinge
`support 87 positioned at the center of the grill platform
`82. In addition, each adjustable leg 86 includes a cross
`piece 36!) having one end pivotably mounted to the center
`of the supporting leg portion 86:2. The other end of the
`cross piece 86!) seats in any one of a plurality of slots
`88:2 which are provided in a pair of support brackets
`83. Thus it can be seen that the height of the grill plat-
`form 82 may be adjusted by inserting the cross piece 865
`in the various slots 88:: provided in the brackets 88, and
`that the distance between the food resting upon the grill
`platform 82 and the upper heating element 62 may be
`varied in this manner.
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`the two heating elements asso-
`In order to control
`ciated with the cooking device 30, and in accordance with
`a unique aspect of the present invention, there is pro-
`vided a control ur1it 100 adapted for connection to the
`cooking device. The control unit 100 includes a casing
`102 formed of an upper portion 104 and a lower portion
`106, which are held together by means of screws or other
`fastening devices 108 inserted into recessed openings 110
`in the lower casing portion 106 and threaded into holes
`112 which are provided in mounting shoulders 104:: in
`the corners of the upper casing portion 104. The lower
`casing portion 106 includes similar mounting shoulders
`1065:, two of which include enlarged extensions 106b, for
`a purpose later to be described. When assembled, the up-
`per and lower easing portions 104 and 106 are held in
`alignment by means of recessed grooves 114 which form
`shoulders 106:: on the upper edge of the lower casing 106,
`and a ridge 104!) on the upper casing portion 104 which
`abuts the shoulder 106a.
`An opening 116, comprising recesses 116a and 1165
`in the upper and lower casing portions 104 and 106, ae-
`commodates the passage of a power cord 118 into the
`control unit 100. The opening 116 includes an enlarged
`internal recess 119 which receives a strain relief mem-
`ber I20 fixed to the power cord. For reasons of clarity,
`in the drawings the electrical wiring "within the control
`unit 100 is omitted, except in the schematic diagrams, so
`that the power cord, although illustrated as terminating
`in the strain relief member 120, actually extends into the
`control unit for suitable connection therein.
`For purposes of decoration and protection, the upper
`casing portion 104 includes a foil inset 121 on its top
`and front surfaces, surrounded by raised shoulders 104c.
`The lower casing mounting shoulders 106:: are slight-
`ly recessed from the top of the lower casing portion 10.5
`in order to receive a lower mounting plate 122. The plate
`122 has four extending feet 122a which are adapted to lie
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`in the corners of the lower casing portion 106 on the
`mounting shoulders 106a. Each extending foot 122:: in-
`cludes a gap 126 provided for the passage therethrough
`of one of the screws 108.
`A11 encased electrical clock movement 123, the func-
`tion of which will be described in detail -hereinafter,
`is carried on the lower support plate 122. An alignment
`protuberance 1221;
`(FIG. 10) on the lower plate 122
`fits into a corresponding recess (not visible) in the clock
`movement 128, and aids in correctly positioning the clock
`movement.
`Above the clock movement 123 an upper mounting
`plate 130 is held in place by means of three fastening
`devices 132. Each fastener 132 includes a cup-shaped ele-
`ment 134 (FIG. 1''} which is recessed in the clock move-
`ment 128, and which surrounds a mounting extension 136
`held therein by a screw 138. The upwardly extending
`mounting extensions 136 include reduced end portions
`136:: for attachment to holes 141] provided for that pur-
`pose in the upper mounting plate 130'.
`Thus the lower plate 122 is held in position between
`the mounting shoulders 1061': and 106a and the clock
`movement
`is held in alignment on top of
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`mounting plate and in turn carries the upper plate 130
`securely thereon.
`In order to connect the control unit 100 with the upper
`"heating element 62 when the control unit is affixed to the
`cooking device 30, there is provided a pair of upper ter-
`minal connecting means 142 (FIG. 11) associated with a
`raised portion 104a‘ of the upper housing 104. The con-
`necting means 142 includes a terminal block tongue 130::
`(FIG. 10) associated with the upper mounting plate 13!].
`Tongue 130a includes a pair of upstanding supporting
`legs 1301': each having a reduced end tab 1305. The tabs
`l30c fit
`into cooperating recesses in a terminal block
`holder 144, which is supported upon the legs 13% and
`a terminal block 146 is carried on the holder 144 between
`a pair of opposed upturniug flanges 144:1.
`Supported in a pair of recesses 148 in the terminal
`block 146 are two terminal elements 150 which are
`formed of resilient electrically conductive material. Each
`element 150 includes a pair of spring legs 150a which
`"bear against -the sides of recess 148 to hold Lhe elements
`150 in place. The central portion of the terminal ele-
`ments 150 comprise three prong connectors 15% for
`receiving the upper element terminals 62¢, while the out-
`wardly directed ends 1S|}c are adapted for easy connec-
`tion to wire connectors.
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`raised casing portion 104d is provided with openings 151,
`each of which carries a resilient grommet 152 formed of
`rubber, plastic, or the like. As can be seen in FIGS.
`6 and 11 the grommets 152 include a plurality of in-
`wardly extending flexible tongucs 152a for closing the
`openings 151 when the upper heating element 62 is not
`connected to the control unit.
`It should be understood that when the control unit lllll
`is connected to the cooking device 3|}, the end terminals
`62:: of the upper heating element 62 will extend down-
`, wardly into the three prong connectors lsllb when the
`cover 52 is closed. When the cover 52 is opened, element
`62 will be disconnected from -the control unit 100, and
`the flexible tongues 152:: will close, thus preventing food
`or grease from entering the control unit 100. Accordingly,
`the upper heating element 62 will be in a safe, discon-
`nected condition whenever the operator of the cooking
`device raises the cover 52.
`In order to provide for connection of the lower heating
`element 34 to the control unit 100, there are provided
`lower heating unit connecting means 154. As can best be
`seen in FIGS. 7, 9 and 10 the lower casing portion 106
`includes a lowered floor sect-ion 106d which defines a well
`156. Associated with this well 156 are a spaced pair of
`mounting sockets 158, defined by upstanding wall portions
`1062, each of which includes a raised end portion 106;‘
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`(FIG. 10} having a -mounting slot 162 therein. The
`-mounting sockets 158 are adapted to receive resilient three
`prong conductive connectors 164, (FIG. 11) each of which
`includes an opposed pair of mounting flanges 164a which
`fit into the slots 162 thereby holding the connectors 164
`hi position.
`To further hold the connectors 164 in position there
`a-re provided a pair of terminal blocks 166 which overlie
`sockets 158 and which include downwardly extending
`flanges 166:: which surround the walls I069. The terminal
`blocks 166 abut the against the enlarged portions 106.6 of
`the lower casing 106. It should be noted that the terminal
`blocks 166 also include mounting shoulders 16631 which
`abut the raised portions 106)‘ of the walls 1069, thereby
`preventing movement of the blocks 166 with respect to
`the casing 102.
`Connection of the three prong connectors 164 may be
`made to the elements of the control assembly through the
`provision of rearward portions 164.’: which are adapted to
`be connected to suitable wire conductors.
`As can best be seen in FIGS. 2 and 7, when the control
`unit 100 is connected to the cooking device 30 the control
`unit abuts the heating element support 42. This connec-
`tion may be facilitated through the provision of a guiding
`plate 169 under the