Spring based temperature sensor holders for a cooktop
AssigneeWhirlpool Corporation
InventorsSagar Claire, Suraj Narendra Kadam, Arun Kumar Srinivasaiah
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Abstract
A cooktop appliance includes at least one burner and a temperature detection assembly for measuring a temperature proximate the at least one burner. The temperature detection assembly includes a temperature sensor, a spring that extends from a base to a distal end defining a pocket, and a ball element. The ball element that includes a rounded shape is at least partially located in the pocket and floats relative to the pocket, and the temperature sensor is coupled to the ball element.
Claims20
A temperature detection assembly for measuring a temperature proximate a cooktop burner, comprising:
- a temperature sensor;
- a beam spring including an elongated body that is flexible, the elongated body extending from a base to a distal end;
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- a ball element is coupled to the distal end and floats relative to the distal end, and the temperature sensor is coupled to the ball element.
A cooktop appliance comprising:
- at least one burner;
- a coil tray located under the at least one burner;
- a cooktop panel located over the at least one burner;
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- a temperature detection assembly for measuring a temperature of the cooktop panel over the at least one burner, the temperature detection assembly comprising:
- a temperature sensor;
- a beam spring including an elongated body that is integrally formed with the coil tray, the elongated body extending from a base to a distal end biased towards the cooktop panel;
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- a ball element is coupled to the distal end and floats relative to the distal end, and the temperature sensor is coupled to the ball element and has maximum surface contact with the cooktop panel.
A cooktop appliance comprising:
- at least one burner;
- a temperature detection assembly for measuring a temperature proximate the at least one burner, the temperature detection assembly comprising:
- a temperature sensor;
- a spring extending from a base to a distal end defining a pocket;
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- a ball element having a rounded shape is at least partially located in the pocket and floats relative to the pocket, and the temperature sensor is coupled to the ball element.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.