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Method and apparatus for appliance installation and leveling

US6871379B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims
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Filing dateOct 1, 2002
Grant dateMar 29, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D2323/0011
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for appliance installation and leveling using a leveling caster. The leveling caster includes a top shelf connected to wheels by a scissors type structure. The height of the scissors type structure can be adjusted using an adjustment bolt from the front of the appliance, without requiring access to the rear of the appliance. The leveling caster is adjustable over a wide range of heights, is strong enough to bear heavy appliances, and allows height adjustment while minimizing incidental horizontal motion.

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