Dishrack and method and apparatus for making same
US5626242A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 1994 |
| Grant date | May 6, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L15/50
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An improved dishrack for supporting dishware includes multiple subassemblies which are attached to a frame. Each of the subassemblies includes a pair of length wires to which multiple peg wires are attached. The peg wires have peg ends which extend upwardly to help support dishware. The dishrack includes fewer intersection points and thereby traps less dirt and facilitates washing action. A more efficient method of manufacturing dishracks includes the steps of welding wires to form peg mat ladders, forming the peg mat ladders into subassemblies, and attaching the subassemblies to a frame. An apparatus for making a dishrack includes a welding jig, which forms peg ladders, and a forming die, which transforms the peg ladders into subassemblies from which the dishrack is made.
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