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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 03, 2004
David A. Hill, Rockton, IL (US);
Robert E. Frisque, Milton, WI (US);
Dennis J Nelson, Rockford, IL (US);
David A. Hill, Rockton, IL (US);
Robert E. Frisque, Milton, WI (US);
Dennis J Nelson, Rockford, IL (US);
Carrier Commercial Refrigeration Inc., Charlotte, NC (US);
Abstract
A grill includes a lower portion and a pivotably attached upper platen each having a grilling surface. A lift/latch mechanism lifts the upper platen relative to the lower portion without the use of a motor. The upper platen can be manually lifted by grabbing the handle. An arm is pivotably attached to an upper pivotable portion at an upper pivot and is pivotably attached to a lower pivotable portion at a lower pivot. When the upper platen is lifted, a heavy resilient member biases the upper platen to a raised position. When the upper platen is lowered, a light resilient member bias the upper platen to a lowered position. When a solenoid is actuated, projection engages the arm to move the arm and lift the upper platen.