Rack system and support member for supporting a folding rack in a dishwasher
US7984812B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L15/503
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A support member is provided that includes a body defining a first channel configured to engage a main spine of a folding rack and a second channel perpendicularly disposed with respect to the first channel and configured to engage a wire member of a dishwasher rack so as to secure the folding rack thereto. The body further defines an aperture configured to receive therethrough one of a plurality of tines of the folding rack. The aperture can define horizontal and vertical support portions configured to support the tine when the folding rack is in folded and unfolded positions, respectively. The aperture can further define an arcuate channel extending between the horizontal support portion and the vertical support portion, the arcuate channel being configured to axially displace the tine along the longitudinal axis as the tine is moved between the horizontal support portion and the vertical support portion.
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