Patent ID: 6462311
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: A21B,F24C

Abstract:
A modular convection oven including a heat source and a hot air circulating blower comprising in combination:a base frame adapted to support a plurality of upstanding wall panels circumscribing a close having corners, the base frame including a peripheral frame comprised of U-channels having free ends; a plurality of transverse and longitudinal cross braces having free ends welded to corresponding peripheral U-channels for reinforcing the base frame; a receiver comprising a tube adjoined by welding to the free ends of a pair of corresponding peripheral U-channels proximate each corner of the base. frame, and adapted to slidably receive and releasably engage a free end of a corresponding stanchion; a plurality of upstanding stanchions, each having a free end supported by a corresponding receiver, and a pair of open channel members facing corresponding ones of channel members of an opposite stanchion for slidably receiving a wall panel of the oven between the members; a wall panel disposed in releasably captive relation between each pair of opposite stanchions; a floor disposed upon the upper surface of the base frame, and a subfloor fixedly secured to the lower surface of the base frame; a removable cover positioned in registry with the upstanding stanchions and wall panels to define a closed heating chamber; control means for selectivey energizing the heat source and hot air circulating blower, including a thermostat for regulating oven temperatures to predetermined settings; and a pair of finned strip heaters comprising the heat source disposed within the base frame and closed therein by the floor and subfloor.