Mounting assemblies and methods for disposer installation
US11639598B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L37/107
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Mounting assemblies for waste disposers such as food waste disposers, waste disposers employing such mounting assemblies, and related methods are disclosed herein. Mounting assemblies include an engagement feature having a first engagement structure located on the body flange and a second engagement structure located on the upper portion of the disposer body. When the engagement feature is in the engaged position, the body flange and the disposer body are engaged, forming a combined disposer and body flange assembly. The combined disposer and body flange assembly can be lifted into alignment with the strainer flange assembly and rotated as a unit to engage the body flange with the mounting flange.
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