Lid retainer mechanism for automatic washer

Details Lid retainer mechanism for automatic washer Lid retainer mechanism for automatic washer

1988-10-05

1990-08-14

Seidel, Richard K.

Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,

Hinge

Resiliently biased hinge

16291, E05F 108

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049475169

ABSTRACT:
A lid retainer mechanism is provided for an automatic washer which comprises an over-center spring device connected between the lid and the washer cabinet. As the lid is opened, the mechanism passes through a "centered" position and beyond that point, the mechanism acts to urge the lid into a fully open position. This mechanism is particularly useful in a stacked washer/dryer arrangement where the lid is prevented by the bottom wall of the dryer from opening to a position perpendicular to the top of the washer.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2259970 (1941-10-01), Benzick
patent: 2904853 (1959-09-01), Devery
patent: 3362042 (1968-01-01), Salice
patent: 3545235 (1970-12-01), Menk
patent: 4690468 (1987-09-01), Lau
patent: 4709951 (1987-12-01), Stacik et al.

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