초록 ▼

A removable interlock spacer is disposed between the rear face of a control knob and the face of a control panel of a cooking device, such as a stove or a barbecue grill, to prevent the control knob from being pushed in far enough to activate the associated cooking element(s). The push-in-and-turn t

A removable interlock spacer is disposed between the rear face of a control knob and the face of a control panel of a cooking device, such as a stove or a barbecue grill, to prevent the control knob from being pushed in far enough to activate the associated cooking element(s). The push-in-and-turn type switches used in such devices require that the control knob be pushed in before the switch can be moved from its off position. The interlock spacer is of sufficient thickness to prevent the control knob from being pushed in far enough to allow the switch to be moved from its off position. Thus, the cooking element cannot be activated with the interlock spacer in position. When the cooking device is to be used, the interlock spacer may be removed and the switch will operate normally. Thereafter, when cooking is complete, the interlock spacer is re-installed so that young children and the like will not inadvertently create a hazard to themselves and others.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A knob assembly for a cooking device, the cooking device having at least one cooking element and having at least one control panel having a panel face and at least one hole therethrough, comprising:a) a switch for controlling at least one of the cooking elements;b) a swit

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A knob assembly for a cooking device, the cooking device having at least one cooking element and having at least one control panel having a panel face and at least one hole therethrough, comprising:a) a switch for controlling at least one of the cooking elements;b) a switch post coupled to said switch extending through the hole in the panel face and having an external end and moveable generally perpendicular to the panel face of the control panel between an in position and an out position; wherein the associated cooking element is not activated when said switch post is in said out position;c) a control knob attached to said external end, said control knob having a rear face generally parallel to the panel face of the control panel; andd) an interlock spacer disposed between said rear face and the panel face of the control panel for preventing the movement of the switch post from the out position to the in position.