US3692377A
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Electrical connection box arrangement for appliance
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1971-01-11
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Granted: 1972-09-19
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Expires: 1991-01-11
Abstract
Abstract The subject connection box is formed with two open faces thereon and is mounted to a support leg for the appliance so that the leg closes one of the open faces of the box, while the other open face of the box is closed when the service toe panel is secured to the leg.
Inventors
- 👤 Charlie L Hancock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:49
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/42; A47L15/4251; A47L15/4274; A47B; A47B81/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
In a washing appliance including at least a pair of support legs adjacent the lower forward corners of the appliance to which a service panel is adapted to be secured, an electrical connection box arrangement comprising: a connection box including substantially enclosed sides at all but two faces of said box; means for securing said box to one of said support legs in a disposition that said one support leg closes one of said two faces; a service panel extending across the total open lower front face of said appliance between said corners, the end portions of said panel being disposed forwardly of said pair of support legs; means for detachably securing said service panel to said support legs; and said box being so disposed on said one support leg that said other of said open faces lies in a plane that said service panel closes when said panel is secured.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
In a washing appliance including at least a pair of support legs adjacent the lower forward corners of the appliance to which a service panel is adapted to be secured, an electrical connection box arrangement comprising: a connection box including substantially enclosed sides at all but two faces of said box; means for securing said box to one of said support legs in a disposition that said one support leg closes one of said two faces; a service panel extending across the total open lower front face of said appliance between said corners, the end portions of said panel being disposed forwardly of said pair of support legs; means for detachably securing said service panel to said support legs; and said box being so disposed on said one support leg that said other of said open faces lies in a plane that said service panel closes when said panel is secured.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
87 words
In an arrangement according to claim 1 wherein: one of said two faces is a side face and the other of said two faces is a front face; one of said enclosed sides of said box is the rear side thereof, and said rear side includes an extended portion projecting beyond the plane of said open side face; said one support leg includes a rear flange to which said extended portion of said box is secured, and a web for closing said side face of said box.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
In an arrangement according to claim 2 including: means on the top side of said box and on said web of said support leg providing a second securement location of said box to said leg.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
In an arrangement according to claim 1 wherein: said box comprises a member formed from a single piece of sheet metal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
130 words
In an appliance including a support member located adjacent a service panel access opening defined between opposite side front support legs for said appliance, an electrical connection box arrangement including: a connection box having substantially closed sides at all faces except two faces; means for securing said box to said support member in a disposition that one of said two faces is closed by said support member, and with the other of said two faces lying in a plane adapted to be closed by a service panel when installed at said access opening; a service panel for said access opening; and means for detachably securing the opposite ends of said service panel to said opposite support legs, whereby detachment of said service panel exposes the interior of said connection box.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
130 words
In an appliance including a support member located adjacent a service panel access opening defined between opposite side front support legs for said appliance, an electrical connection box arrangement including: a connection box having substantially closed sides at all faces except two faces; means for securing said box to said support member in a disposition that one of said two faces is closed by said support member, and with the other of said two faces lying in a plane adapted to be closed by a service panel when installed at said access opening; a service panel for said access opening; and means for detachably securing the opposite ends of said service panel to said opposite support legs, whereby detachment of said service panel exposes the interior of said connection box.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-09-19 | 1976-03-20 | 1976-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-19 | 1980-03-20 | 1980-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-19 | 1984-03-20 | 1984-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |