Patent classifications
A47L15/4265
Height adjustable removable kick panel
Techniques are provided for constructing an adjustable kick panel assembly that is removable, adjustable, and attachable without the use of a tool. In one or more implementations, a bracket having a clip is inserted into a slot on a kick panel, and then twisted to secure the bracket to the kick panel. The bracket allows for height adjustment of the kick panel without a tool. The complete kick panel assembly is then attached to the base of an appliance by inserting the clip into a housing on the base.
Refrigerator
Provided is a refrigerator including a main body including a storeroom, a door body arranged to open or close the storeroom, a decoration panel coupled to a front side of the door body, and a holder mounted on the front side of the door body to be coupled to the decoration panel. The door body includes a rear case defining a rear side of the door body, and a main case defining front and sides of the door body. The main case includes a front part defining the front side of the door body and having an installation groove in which to install the holder, side parts defining sides of the door body, and a rear coupler coupled to the rear case. The main case is formed by bending a single metal board.
REFRIGERATOR AND HOME APPLIANCE
A refrigerator including a main body forming a storage compartment, and a door configured to open and close the storage compartment. The door includes a door body rotatably coupled to the main body and including an insulator therein, a panel body positioned in a front of the door body, a first trim disposed at a first edge of the panel body and configured to be coupled to the door body while being rotated with respect to the door body, and a second trim disposed at a second edge opposite to the first edge of the panel body and configured to be coupled to the door body when the first trim is coupled to the door body.
Wall mounted dishwasher
A wall mounted dishwasher incorporates storage into an exterior door of the dishwasher to facilitate user access to utensils stored in the dishwasher. The exterior door may be hinged and configured to rotate about a substantially vertical axis, and one or more spray devices and/or one or more fluid collection pans may be integrated into the exterior door.
Dishwasher having a decorative panel
A dishwasher includes a chassis, a tub partially defining a treating chamber, and a door pivotally mounted to the chassis and pivotally moveable between open and closed positions. A decorative panel for the dishwasher can include a slide adjuster for connecting the decorative panel to the door.
POCKET HANDLE BEND TAB FOR AN APPLIANCE
A household appliance includes a cabinet defining a chamber, a door assembly mounted to the cabinet to selectively restrict access to the chamber, the door assembly includes a front panel defining a handle cavity. The door assembly also includes a pocket handle received in the handle cavity, the pocket handle having a flange with a plurality of tab passages. A plurality of bend tabs are positioned around the handle cavity and received in a first position through the plurality of tab passages. The bend tabs are deformable into a second position where they engage the flange to secure the pocket handle to the front panel.
Dishwasher
A dishwasher includes a tub, a base below the tub, a door, a door bracket fastened to the door and rotatably connected to the tub, a cover panel that covers the door and the base and is movably disposed in the door, a link module that moves the cover panel in a length direction of the door, an upper holder fastened to the cover panel and movably mounted in the door, and a lower holder spaced apart from the upper holder, fastened to the cover panel, and movably mounted in the door. The door includes an upper guider that supports the upper holder guides movement of the cover panel, and a lower guider that supports the lower holder and guides movement of the cover panel. The door bracket is fastened to the door at a rear of the lower guider in which the lower holder is mounted.
Dishwasher door with movable decorative cover
A dishwasher comprises a chassis having a base, a tub supported on the base and at least partially defining a treating chamber having an access opening, a door having a door height extending between a door upper end and a door lower end, a hinge pivotally mounting the door to the chassis for pivotal movement between a closed position, wherein the access opening is closed, and an opened position, wherein the access opening is opened, a non-racking decorative cover having a cover height extending between a cover upper end and a cover lower end; and a slide assembly mounting the decorative cover to the door to move the decorative cover upwardly from a retracted position to an extended position as the door is pivoted from the closed position to the open position. The decorative cover height is greater than the door height such that the decorative cover lower end lies below the door lower end supporting the dishwasher when the door is in the closed position such that extending the decorative cover prevents the decorative cover lower end from contacting the chassis when the door is moved from the closed to the open position.
Foam panel for use in a dishwasher door assembly
A foam panel for use in a dish treating appliance having a door. The foam panel comprises areas of differing densities. The foam panel comprises uncompressed and compressed areas to form at least some of the areas of differing densities. The foam panel also comprising at least one wiring attachment provided with the foam panel wherein the wiring attachment comprises at least one rib formed in the foam panel.
DOOR FOR A DISHWASHER APPLIANCE
A dishwasher door is provided herein. The dishwasher door may include an internal panel, an external panel, and an adhesive layer. The internal panel may define an inner face and an outer face. The internal panel may extend from the first end to the second end. The external panel may extend across the internal panel from the first end to the second end. The external panel may define an inner face directed toward the outer face of the internal panel. The adhesive layer may be positioned between the internal panel and the external panel. The adhesive layer may form a first bond with the internal panel and a second bond with the external panel.