Movable or removable closures – Panel with closure feature
Patent
1991-09-26
1993-03-16
Kannan, Philip C.
Movable or removable closures
Panel with closure feature
494781, 494931, 49506, E06B 300
Patent
active
051933101
ABSTRACT:
A retainer for use in assembling door elements, such as shell, pan and gasket portions of a door associated with refrigerators, freezers and other thermally insulated cabinets, without requiring separate mechanical fasteners such as screws or rivets. The retainer comprises an extruded base and first leg which clip onto the edge of an outer shell of the door. The extruded base is formed with a hinge and a second leg which rotates open to allow placement of the pan of the door. The second leg rotates on the hinge about its longitudinal axis and locks in place to retain the door pan. The second leg is formed with a retaining chamber which accepts a flexible dart to secure the gasket of the door.
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Kannan Philip C.
The Standard Products Company
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