Snap latch assembly for a dishwasher

Details Snap latch assembly for a dishwasher Snap latch assembly for a dishwasher

1996-09-17

1998-09-22

Lindsey, Rodney M.

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Hooked end

292228, 292DIG69, E05C 1910

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058104038

ABSTRACT:
A latch assembly for a dishwasher which enables one step initiation of dishwasher operations is described. The latch assembly also provides that the dishwasher does not operate when the dishwasher door is, or can be, opened. In one embodiment, the latch assembly is configured for use in connection with a dishwasher including a door, a tub, and a keeper secured to the tub. The keeper includes a catch and a lock release projection. The latch assembly includes a handle and at least one switch. The handle includes a latch and has a closed position and an open position. The latch is configured to engage the keeper catch when the door is closed and to disengage from the keeper catch when the handle is in the open position. The latch assembly further includes a switch actuator configured to actuate the switch so that the switch is in a conducting state when the door is substantially closed and so that the switch is in a non-conducting state when the handle is substantially in the open position. The switch is electrically connected to other components of the dishwasher so that dishwasher operations are prevented when the switch is in the non-conducting state and so that dishwasher operations are enabled when the switch is in a conducting state.

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