Control module for electrical appliance
US5198961A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/20145
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A control module is disclosed for mounting in an electrical appliance that provides a supporting base for assembly of electrical components to include control elements forming part of a control panel. The module includes a relatively flat base formed of relatively stiff, molded material with a transverse linear zone extending thereacross to divide the base into a rearward section and a forward control panel section. The linear zone is of sufficiently reduced thickness that it provides a hinge means so that the front and rear sections may be pivoted relative to one another between a relatively flat assembly condition and a final mounting condition. After assembly and flexing of the sections, the module may be mounted in an appliance with the front section serving as a portion of a manually operable control panel for the appliance.
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