Roller assembly for an appliance
US9526399B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2314/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A roller assembly for an appliance such as e.g., a rack assembly of a dishwashing appliance is provided. The roller assembly is connected to e.g., the rack of the appliance. The roller assembly includes a roller that is carried upon a primary axle into which a secondary axle is received. One or more such rollers can be used with each roller assembly. The construction can provide improved strength over conventional designs such as e.g., where the roller is directly connected to a wire member. Certain embodiments can also provide aesthetic benefits in that the rollers can be partially or completely hidden depending upon the viewing angle.
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