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Door assemblies for appliances

US10344986B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10Claims

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Assignee

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc. · US

Inventor

John Adam Yantis · Prospect, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 6, 2016
Grant date	Jul 9, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 27, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF25D2323/021
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An appliance defining a vertical direction includes a door, a catch, and a door assembly. The door defines a cavity accessible through an opening. The catch may be spaced apart from the door along the vertical direction. The door assembly may include a latch assembly and a trigger. The latch assembly may include a latch movable along the vertical direction. The trigger may be coupled to the latch assembly. In addition, the trigger may be movable between a first position and a second position. When the trigger is in the first position, the latch may engage the catch. In contrast, when the trigger is in the second position, the latch may be spaced apart from the catch along the vertical direction.

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