Supports: cabinet structure – With basin or tub
Patent
1994-02-28
1994-10-25
Saether, Flemming
Supports: cabinet structure
With basin or tub
312263, 403315, 403335, A47B 4700
Patent
active
053583230
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a snap fit end cap for a control console positioned within a domestic appliance, particularly a washing or drying machine. Each of the end caps include mounting pins which extend through and support the control console. A stop surface is provided adjacent the mounting pins to limit the penetration of the pins into the control console and to prevent inward movement of the end cap relative to the control console. Resilient fastening devices are also provided by the end caps. The fastening devices extend through apertures provided by the control console, a shoulder surface of the fastening devices engaging an inner surface of the control console to prevent removal of the fastening device once installed therein as well as to prevent outward movement of the end cap relative to the control console. The distance between the shoulder surface and the stop surface is generally equal to the thickness of the control console, trapping the console therebetween and preventing the end cap from moving relatively towards or away from the control console. The end caps of the present invention eliminate or otherwise greatly reduce the amount of labor and hardware necessary to attach the end caps to the control console of the appliance.
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Saether Flemming
White Consolidated Industries, Inc.
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