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Dishwasher with door latch assembly

US10986976B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2018
Grant dateApr 27, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B21/086
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dishwasher includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber with an access opening and having a top wall. A door is movable between opened and closed positions to selectively close the access opening. A receiving collar is coupled to one of the tub or the door and has an opening and a deflecting surface accessible through the opening. A strike plate is coupled to the other of the tub or the door and received within the opening in the receiving collar in an insertion direction. The strike plate has at least one biasing element.

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