Latching arrangement for a refrigerator door

Details Latching arrangement for a refrigerator door Latching arrangement for a refrigerator door

2006-08-29

2006-08-29

Glessner, Brian E. (Department: 3676)

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Swinging and hooked end, multiple head

C292S278000, C292S011000, C292S029000, C292SDIG071, C312S401000, C062S440000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07097213

ABSTRACT:
A latching arrangement for a refrigerator door includes a striker unit, a first latch arm and a second latch arm. The striker unit is secured to a cabinet of the refrigerator. The first latch arm is interconnected to the door for pivotal movement about a generally horizontal axis between a latched position and an unlatched position. In the latched position, the first arm releasably engages a first striker portion of the striker unit. The second latch arm is interconnected to the door for pivotal movement about a generally vertical axis between a latched position and an unlatched position. In the latched position, the second latch arm releasably engages a second striker portion of the striker unit.

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