Patent ID: 8931401
Filing Date: 2015-01-13
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
1. A cooking appliance comprising: a base member; a heating element mounted to the base member, wherein the heating element has an outer element surface; resilient means urging the heating element outwardly from the base member; a pot having a closed bottom and an open top, wherein a stirrer housing comprising a closure portion for closing the top of the pot; a support surface on the base member for supporting the pot; a motorised drive in the stirrer housing; a housing electrical connector and a base electrical connector in the stirrer housing and base member. respectively, wherein the housing electrical connector and the base electrical connector are connected to supply power to the motorised drive; a coupling drivingly connected to the motorised drive, wherein the coupling is disposed in the closure portion; a tool for engaging the coupling and protruding into the pot, wherein, in an operating position, the resilient means is deflected and holds the outer element surface in contact with the outer face of the bottom of the pot; and a latch mechanism for releasably connecting the pot to the base member, in the operating position, wherein