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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 01, 1987
Filed:
Mar. 21, 1986
Applicant:
Inventors:
Harold S Stacik, St. Joseph Township, Berrien County, MI (US);
Warren R Hafstrom, Lincoln Township, Berrien County, MI (US);
Assignee:
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E05C / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
292189 ; 220335 ; 292D / ;
Abstract
A latch mechanism is provided for an automatic washer/dryer combination unit which positively latches the lid of the washer unit upon rotation of the washer lid to an open position. The latch mechanism operates automatically by gravitational action after rotation of the lid past the latch pin. No mechanical or magnetic forces are required for the latching action. Further, the latch mechanism is adaptable to latch differently sized lids in different mounting arrangements.