Latching and sealing mechanism for a drawer-type dishwasher
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United States of America Patent
Stats
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Oct 27, 2009
Grant Date -
May 31, 2007
app pub date -
Nov 29, 2005
filing date -
Nov 29, 2005
priority date (Note) -
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status (Latency Note)
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Abstract
A dishwasher includes a drawer which is slidably mounted in a frame and forms a washing chamber. A lid assembly is mounted to the frame for selectively sealing the washing chamber during a washing operation. A closing mechanism moves the lid assembly from a first or open position to a second or closed position that provides a water-tight seal during a washing operation. The dishwasher is further provided with a latching mechanism including a pivoting door front member, a locking member and a linking bar interconnecting the door front member with the locking member. Manipulation of the pivoting drawer front member causes the locking member to engage/disengage with the lid assembly. The latching mechanism further includes a locking bar and a micro-switch that combine to prevent operation of the dishwasher if the drawer is not properly positioned in the frame.
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International Classification(s)
- 2005 Application Filing Year
- B08B Class
- 559 Applications Filed
- 304 Patents Issued To-Date
- 54.39 % Issued To-Date
