Abstract: A turntable for microwave oven is disclosed, comprising a base (4), having a platform (2) rotatively mounted thereto. A motor assembly (6) is mounted to an underside of the platform (2) and engages with a gear ring (28) in the base (4), whereby turning the platform (2). The motor assembly (6) has a metallic casing (126, 128) and serves as a secondary mode stirrer. A speed reduction assembly (8) is further provided, mounted to the underside of the platform (2).

Abstract: A switch assembly for microwave oven turntable is disclosed. The turntable comprises a base (4) and a platform (6) rotatably mounted thereupon. The platform (6) is adapted having a downward pripheral rim flange (36), along which an annular gear ring (38) is provided. A flange (20) extends outward from the base beyond and below the rim flange (20). A switch mechanism includes a rocker body (48) pivotally mounted to the flange (20) and adapted to pivot toward and away from the flange (36). A locking finger (60) extends under the rim flange (36) and upward into a parallel and adjacent relationship with the gear ring (38). The locking finger (60) is of triangular saw-toothed cross section defining an apex ridge (62) oriented toward the gear ring. The gear teeth of the gear ring (38) likewise have a saw-tooth configuration. Rocking actuation of the switch body causes the locking finger (60) to pivot toward and away from meshing engagement with the gear ring (38).

Abstract: A resilient plastic lid closure (10) for the upper rim (20) or a bowl (15) or the like, said lid having a downturned periphery (16) terminating in an outer rim flange (18) for snapping over the rim (20) when pressed downwardly at the medial portion (11) of the lid, thereby forming a tight seal with the outer surface of the bowl rim (20) when pressure on the medial portion (11) of the lid (10) is released.