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Spring clip for mounting a heating element in a cooktop

US12264824B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC. · BE

Inventors

Daniel Hill · Springfield, US
Milton Henriquez · Springfield, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 14, 2021
Grant date	Apr 1, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 30, 2044

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF24C15/108
WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A spring clip for securing a heating element in a cooktop is provided and includes a seat portion that supports the heating element thereon. A first tab extends upwards from the seat portion from a first junction therewith and a second tab extends vertically downward from the seat portion from a second junction therewith, located remote from the first junction. A spring tab extends downward from the seat portion and is elastically biased to a resting orientation. The spring tab is deflectable upward from the resting orientation upon engagement of the spring clip against a wall below the spring clip.

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