18131150. LATCH ON TUB simplified abstract (Whirlpool Corporation)
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LATCH ON TUB
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Inventor(s)
Michal Janusz Dabal of Pruszowice (PL)
LATCH ON TUB - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18131150 titled 'LATCH ON TUB
The abstract describes a patent application for a washer appliance with a locking assembly that retains the door in a closed position.
- The washer appliance includes a body with a front face and an opening into an internal chamber.
- A door is mounted to the body and can move between open and closed positions.
- The locking assembly consists of a striker connected to the door and a latch pivotally connected to the body.
- The latch can move between locked and unlocked positions, securing the door in place.
Potential Applications: - Household washing machines - Commercial laundry facilities
Problems Solved: - Ensures the door remains closed during operation - Prevents leaks and spills
Benefits: - Improved safety - Enhanced efficiency in washing cycles
Commercial Applications: - Manufacturers of washing machines - Laundry service providers
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the locking assembly improve the functionality of the washer appliance?
The locking assembly ensures that the door remains securely closed during operation, preventing any potential leaks or spills.
2. What are the potential safety benefits of the locking assembly in a washer appliance?
The locking assembly enhances safety by preventing the door from accidentally opening during a washing cycle.
Original Abstract Submitted
A washer appliance includes a body that extends vertically between a top surface and a bottom surface and a front face that defines an opening into an internal chamber. A door is mounted to the body and is selectively moveable relative to the front face between an open position and a closed position. A locking assembly retains the door in the closed position. The locking assembly includes a striker and a latch. The striker is connected to the door and includes an interface portion that extends in the vertical direction. The latch is pivotally connected to the body proximate the front face at a first pivot joint and extends from the first pivot joint to a notch. The latch is moveable between a locked position where the interface portion is located in the notch and an unlocked position where the interface portion is located outside of the notch.
