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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 2026
Filed:
Nov. 03, 2023
Haier Us Appliance Solutions, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Justin James Brolley, New Albany, IN (US);
Benjamin Carl Maddux, Louisville, KY (US);
Abhisek Agrawal, Louisville, KY (US);
Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
A dishwashing appliance may include a tub that may define a wash chamber, a rack assembly positioned within the wash chamber, and a slide assembly. The slide assembly may be mounted to the tub, the slide assembly may include a soft close mechanism. The dishwashing appliance may also include a universal trigger assembly. The universal trigger assembly may include a symmetrical trigger support arm attached to the slide assembly. The symmetrical trigger support arm may include a first member and a second member. The universal trigger assembly may also include a symmetrical trigger head that may include a base and a top. The base may be attached to the second member of the symmetrical trigger support arm. The top may be attached to the base. The top may include a main body and a tip extended from the main body.