Retention device for supporting a component and method of use
US11421720B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2200/93
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A retention device for supporting a component relative to a wall of a home appliance is provided. The retention device includes a backing nut and a core piece that can be installed from a single side of the wall. The backing nut defines a central bore and includes a threaded surface. The core piece includes a body having a threaded portion configured to mate with the threaded surface of the backing nut and at least one flange projecting outwardly from a body of the core piece. The core piece is configured to be inserted into an aperture in the wall and rotated to engage the at least one flange with the wall.
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