Patent ID: 6186241
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: A62C

Abstract:
A deep fryer with an automatic oil drainage system, further comprising: an oil reservoir for holding oil:a heating unit having a heating element for heating the oil reservoir;an oil storage tank;a drain conduit connecting the oil reservoir with the oil storage tank;a drain conduit control valve attached to the drain conduit, the drain conduit control valve having an open position to allow oil flow through the drain conduit from the oil reservoir to the oil storage tank, and a closed position to prevent oil from flowing through the drain conduit from the oil reservoir to the oil storage tank;a fire detector operatively connected to the drain conduit control valve such that when a fire is detected, the drain conduit control valve is moved from the closed position to the open position;whereby oil in the oil reservoir is automatically moved to the storage tank when a fire is detected.