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Support assembly for plastic tub dishwasher

US4746177A · kind A · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 17, 1986
Grant dateMay 24, 1988
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L15/4246
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

According to the invention, a tub assembly, consisting of a tub and associated supporting frame, is provided. The tub has a front opening, a bottom wall, back wall, top wall and spaced side walls. The frame has an upwardly facing ledge for supporting the bottom tub wall and further has an upstanding leg. Structure is provided for snap-fitting the upstanding leg and a portion of the tub together so that the tub portion and leg are confined against both vertical and fore and aft relative shifting.

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