Patent ID: 9253824
Filing Date: 2016-02-02
CPC Classification: B24B,F01K,F22B,H05B

Claim Text:
1. A steam generator adapted for use in a steam convection oven, said steam generator comprising: an upright cylindrical steam generation vessel having a vertical steam generation portion formed to store an amount of water for generation of steam; a water level detection tank disposed vertically at one side of the steam generation vessel and configured to be supplied with water, and a water passage pipe connecting said detection tank with a lower end of the steam generation portion to supply water into the steam generation portion therethrough, said water level detection tank including a water level sensor to detect a water level in the steam generation portion; a cylindrical holder mounted on an upper end of the steam generation vessel to form a steam passage for spouting steam generated in the steam generation portion; a heater element disposed within the steam generation portion; and an induction heating coil wound around an outer periphery of the steam generation portion for energizing the heater element; wherein: