Shipping base for appliances
US7258319B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S248/903
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shipping base for washers, dryers, and the like appliances. The base is in the form of a frame having top surfaces of outer parts thereof which are set relatively lower than the top surfaces of relative inner portions of the frame. Sockets are provided at the corners, to grip and receive the feet of the appliance. The sockets having radial ribs that deflect to grip the feet of the appliance.
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