Lid mechanism for a drawer-type dishwasher
US7568487B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L15/4263
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A lid mechanism for a dishwasher having an least one washing unit provided with a lid includes at least one bracket that can be mounted to one of an outer support body and opposing side edge portions of a lid. The bracket includes a pin element that extends laterally outwardly from the bracket. The lid mechanism further includes at least one guide member that can be mounted to another of the outer support body and the opposing side edge portions of the lid. The guide member establishes a cam member and a guide track which cooperates with the pin element to raise and lower the lid relative to the washing unit. A spring is provided to biase the lid in a direction away from the washing unit.
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