摘要 |
The invention concerns an electrical appliance comprising a body (1) including two cooking plates (10, 11) linked by a hinge, means for returning the top plate (11) in a spaced-apart position and locking means. Said locking means are integrated in the appliance body (1) and comprise a mechanical lock forming a hook (40) at one end and provided with a return spring (41) at the other end, said lock pivoting about an axis between a position wherein it is engaged with an internal rim or wall (112) of the body (1) parallel to said pivoting axis, and a position wherein it is released, under the action of a releasing member (22) integral with a time switch (2) or controlled by it thereby causing the appliance to open automatically. The invention is applicable to an appliance such as a waffle iron.
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