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Latch assembly

US11885157B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims

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Assignee

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Kapil Ayyawar · Three Rivers, US
Alexandre C. Azevedo · Three Rivers, US
Pradip T. Bansode · Pune, IN
Ganesh Bramhane · Pune, IN
Fernando Garcia · El Control, MX
Dakota E. Kosek · Benton Harbor, US
Shrawan Kumar · Pune, IN
Juan Pablo Ramirez Carrillo · South Bend, US
Antonio Sanchez · Stevensville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 11, 2022
Grant date	Jan 30, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 11, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF25D2323/024
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An appliance door closure assembly is provided and comprises an inner door selectively coupled with an outer door. An anchor is in connection with the inner door and defines a retention space. A latch assembly is in connection with the outer door. The latch assembly includes a first cam having a first contact surface and pivotally coupled to a base. A second cam has a second contact surface engaged with the first contact surface of the first cam. The latch assembly is movable between a first position and a second position.

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