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A clamshell or two-sided cooking system utilizes an upper platen and a lower platen. The upper platen is movable to a non cook and to a cook position. In the cook position, the upper platen is separated from the lower platen by a gap. The gap can be electronically adjusted for various thicknesses of

A clamshell or two-sided cooking system utilizes an upper platen and a lower platen. The upper platen is movable to a non cook and to a cook position. In the cook position, the upper platen is separated from the lower platen by a gap. The gap can be electronically adjusted for various thicknesses of foodstuffs. Preferably, an electronic adjustment mechanism is located within the upper platen assembly. The adjustment mechanism utilizes a drive means which inherently provides float to accommodate variations in thicknesses of the foodstuffs.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A two-sided cooking system, comprising:a support structure;a lower cooking platen assembly having a top cooking surface, the lower cooking platen assembly being attached to the support structure;a platen support arm pivotally mounted on the support structure, the platen s

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A two-sided cooking system, comprising:a support structure;a lower cooking platen assembly having a top cooking surface, the lower cooking platen assembly being attached to the support structure;a platen support arm pivotally mounted on the support structure, the platen support arm being movable to a first position and a second position;an upper cooking platen assembly coupled to the platen support arm and having a bottom cooking surface, the top cooking surface and the bottom cooking surface being separated by a gap when the platen support arm is in the first position; andan electronic gap adjustment assembly coupled to the upper platen assembly, the electronic gap adjustment assembly adjusting the gap between the top cooking surface and the bottom cooking surface, the electronic gap adjustment assembly including a belt drive system, whereby the belt drive system provides limited floating of the top cooking surface with respect to the bottom cooking surface.