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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 21, 1992
Filed:
Dec. 28, 1990
Applicant:
Inventor:
Joon K Lee, Seoul, KR;
Assignee:
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Kyungki, KR;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H05B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
219 / ; 219 / ; 219 / ;
Abstract
A door condition sensing apparatus for a microwave oven includes a mechanical switch and a photodetector, each of which is separately responsive to the closing of the door. A microprocessor receives signals from both the switch and the photo-detector to determine whether the door is closed. The photo-detector is actuated by a lever which is swung by the door as it closes. The lever comprises an actuator arm of a second switch connected to the microprocessor.