Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Sripad Kulkarni

Craig Robert Vitan

Donald James Leisl, Iii

Christopher Gene Vowels

A washing machine is provided that may include a cabinet, a basket, and a backsplash. The cabinet may define an opening and include a backsplash bracket having a predefined footprint. The backsplash bracket may include one or more support decks, each having a planar top surface and a bottom surface. The backsplash bracket may define a first aperture extending through one support deck between a corresponding planar top surface and a corresponding bottom surface. The backsplash bracket may also define a second aperture extending through a support deck between a corresponding planar top surface and a corresponding bottom surface. The basket may be mounted within the cabinet and define a wash chamber beneath the opening to receive one or more clothing articles to be washed. The backsplash may be positioned over the predefined footprint and include a first and second engagement hook.

Washing machine appliance and backsplash assembly

A washing machine appliance and control panel is provided herein. The washing machine appliance may include a cabinet defining an opening, a basket, a door, a secondary control panel, and a controller. The basket may be mounted within the cabinet and define a wash chamber beneath the opening to receive one or more clothing articles to be washed. The door may be pivotally attached to the cabinet and selectively movable between an open position and a closed position. The secondary control panel may be disposed on the cabinet within a closed footprint of the door. The secondary control panel may be covered beneath the door in the closed position. The controller may be operatively connected to the secondary control panel. The controller may be configured to receive an input signal from the secondary control panel, and initiate an operative step in response to the input signal.

Control panel for a washing machine appliance

An appliance, including an interface and input chassis is provided. Appliance may include a contact plate, a conductive spring, and a support wall. The input chassis may define a connection aperture extending therethrough. The contact plate may be disposed above the connection aperture of the input chassis. The contact plate may include a top surface facing away from the input chassis and a bottom surface facing toward the input chassis. The conductive spring may be coupled the contact plate at the bottom surface of the contact plate. The conductive spring may extend through the connection aperture. The support wall may be attached to the input chassis and disposed about the conductive spring between the contact plate and the connection aperture of the input chassis.

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Hyderabad Telangana, India

Sripad Kulkarni