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Basket assembly for a washing machine

US9394642B2 · kind B2 · utility

6Cited by

14References

21Claims

0Family size

Assignee

BASF SE

Inventors

William J. McMaster · Las Vegas, US
Stephen P. Serna · Hopatcong, US
Gavin L. Jewell · Chicago, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 24, 2008
Grant date	Jul 19, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 20, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
CPC primaryD06F37/02
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A basket assembly (24) for a washing machine includes a basket and a support bracket (36) adjacent the basket. The basket has a first end (54) and a second end (56) and defines a cavity at the first end for receiving laundry. The support bracket (36) includes a base (40) having a front side (42) and at least two attachment portions (60) extending from the front side. The attachment portions are spaced from each other and are connected to the second end (56) of the basket. At least two fins (74) integrally extend from the front side of the base toward the first end of the basket. The fins (74) are integral with the attachment portions (60) of the support bracket (36) for reinforcing the attachment portions.

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