Combination retaining member for an electric appliance
US5768808A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F75/28
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A steam iron having a soleplate, a housing, an electric cord extending into the housing through a bushing pivotably mounted to the housing, and a retaining member mounted to the housing. The retaining member has a first section with a snap-off rib that forms a strain relief with the housing for the electric cord. The retaining member also has a second section with a curved portion that forms part of the pivotable connection of the electric cord bushing to the housing. A third section of the retaining member is a cantilevered arm that holds an electronic module against the housing.
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