Supports: cabinet structure – For particular electrical device or component
Patent
1989-10-19
1991-01-29
Falk, Joseph
Supports: cabinet structure
For particular electrical device or component
312228, A47B 7708
Patent
active
049881493
ABSTRACT:
A front-serviceable appliance of the type requiring removal of a cabinet top for servicing. The invention permits the use of a horizontally sliding cabinet top. The appliance includes resilient retaining clips that secure the cabinet top and simultaneously prevent accidental disconnection of a cabinet-top actuated electrical connection. Also included in a mounting for a water-inlet vacuum-break that allows the vacuum-break to pivot downwardly to provide clearance for sliding of the cabinet top for removal or replacement. The sliding cabinet top reduces vertical space required to gain service access, while the electrical connection eliminates the need for a separate fastener, thus greatly simplifying cabinet top actuation.
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Eichman Carl E.
Mulder James R.
Falk Joseph
Whirlpool Corporation
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