Support assembly for an appliance
US11709016B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2325/023
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A support assembly includes a support surface configured to selectively transition between a stowed position, a deployed position, and an intermediate position defined between the stowed position and the deployed position. A retention feature is operably coupled to the support surface and is configured to transition the support surface between the stowed position and the deployed position. The retention feature includes a projection about which the support surface pivots to define a pivot axis. A bracket is coupled to the support surface and is configured to distribute a load along the support assembly in the intermediate position and the deployed position.
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