Rack handle member for a dishwasher
US8303725B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L15/507
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A dishwasher includes lower and upper racks that slide in and out for loading and unloading of dishes. Either or both of the racks includes a handle secured to the front wall of the rack. The handle is molded from a thermoset polymer material and at least part of the handle is plated with a bright-finish metal coating such as powdered stainless steel. The handle for the lower rack extends above the upper edge of the front wall of the rack for easier accessibility. The upper handle is arranged to be contacted by the door of the dishwasher when the door is closed such that the upper rack is urged inwardly to a correct position for connecting a mid-level spray arm delivery tube to a check valve assembly of the water delivery system.
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