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US3822085A
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Dishwashing machine rack level adjustment system
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1971-12-27
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Granted: 1974-07-02
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Expires: 1991-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A rack is supported within the wash chamber of a dishwashing machine by a connecting means permitting selective manual adjustment of the vertical level of the rack side. The connecting means includes a slidable surface portion inclined to serve as a ramp and bear on a support member whereby movement of the ramp against the support member causes vertical movement of the rack side. Manual control means on the rack is linked to the connecting means such that manipulation of the control means is translated to the slidable surface portion whereby the vertical positioning of the rack side is selectively adjusted.
Inventors
- 👤 D Clark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:00
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/42; A47L15/50; A47L15/504; A47B; A47B88/00; A47B88/40; A47B88/407; A47B2210/00; A47B2210/0002; A47B2210/0029; A47B2210/0043; A47B2210/0051; A47B2210/0054; A47B2210/0059
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
In a structure providing a chamber having a front opening and side walls, an article holding rack supported on each side wall, a pair of elongated track members, track support means on said walls for supporting said track members for horizontal movement between a position entirely within said chamber to a position partly outside said chamber, rack support means mounted on said rack and in engagement with said track member for allowing horizontal movement of said rack relative to said track, an adjustable rack support system comprising: means for retaining said rack in vertically slidable engagement with said rack support means; a guide member fixedly mounted on said rack; a plate having a horizontal slot and an inclined cam slot, said horizontal slot slidably engaging said guide member and said inclined cam slot slidably engaging said rack support means; manually operable control means mounted on the rack operally associated thErewith for moving said plate horizontally whereby the rack is urged in a vertical direction by the action of the inclined cam slot on the rack support means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
In a structure providing a chamber having a front opening and side walls, an article holding rack supported on each side wall, a pair of elongated track members, track support means on said walls for supporting said track members for horizontal movement between a position entirely within said chamber to a position partly outside said chamber, rack support means mounted on said rack and in engagement with said track member for allowing horizontal movement of said rack relative to said track, an adjustable rack support system comprising: means for retaining said rack in vertically slidable engagement with said rack support means; a guide member fixedly mounted on said rack; a plate having a horizontal slot and an inclined cam slot, said horizontal slot slidably engaging said guide member and said inclined cam slot slidably engaging said rack support means; manually operable control means mounted on the rack operally associated thErewith for moving said plate horizontally whereby the rack is urged in a vertical direction by the action of the inclined cam slot on the rack support means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention defined in claim 1 wherein the manually operable control means includes a riding member arranged to move horizontally relative to said rack and said plate being connected to said riding member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 wherein said manual control means includes a horizontally disposed rotatable member and a manual control knob on one end thereof, said knob being rotatably mounted on said rack to be accessible to the user of said dishwashing machine, said riding member being movable axially on said rotatable member during rotation of said manual control knob.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention as defined in claim 3 wherein said inclined cam slot is disposed to cause vertical upward movement of the rack when said plate is moved horizontally toward said front opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention as defined in claim 4 wherein said plate includes at least two horizontally disposed slots and two inclined cam slots.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-07-01 | 1977-12-31 | 1978-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-01 | 1981-12-31 | 1982-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-01 | 1985-12-31 | 1986-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |