Supports: cabinet structure – Knockdown or setup type – Removable panel
Patent
1995-01-31
1996-11-05
Cuomo, Peter M.
Supports: cabinet structure
Knockdown or setup type
Removable panel
52208, 3122655, 3121381, 312109, E06B 300, E04C 140, A47B 4700
Patent
active
055712762
ABSTRACT:
A channel member is provided which is configured to be held on the frame of an appliance. The frame includes a lip perpendicular to a first portion of the frame with a flange extending perpendicular to the lip parallel to and in the direction of the first portion of the frame. At least one tab projects out of the first portion of the frame. The channel member is configured to receive a retaining strip having a projecting portion. The channel member has a channel portion and a back portion. The back portion extends between the lip and the tab and has a portion retainingly held by the tab. The channel portion comprises a first resilient leg and a second resilient leg. The first and second legs are spaced apart to form a channel for receiving the projecting portion of the retaining strip. At least one of the first and second legs has a detent formed thereon to retainingly engage the projection. The second leg is configured to at least partially be received in an area defined by the first portion of the frame, the lip and the flange and yet to avoid engaging interference with the flange.
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Ferencevich Joseph T.
Kobos Duane M.
Lindgren Gary M.
Cuomo Peter M.
Sandy Robert J.
Whirlpool Corporation
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