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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 21, 2006
Filed:
Jul. 07, 2003
Chad M. Thomas, Jackson, TN (US);
Brook J. Beaston, Jackson, TN (US);
Michael C. Simmons, Moscow, TN (US);
Chad M. Thomas, Jackson, TN (US);
Brook J. Beaston, Jackson, TN (US);
Michael C. Simmons, Moscow, TN (US);
Maytag Corporation, Newton, IA (US);
Abstract
A float mounting plate is provided for a dishwasher to limit the level of water in the dishwasher tub. The float has a stem extending downwardly through a stand pipe in the bottom of the tub and into a switch bracket which houses the water level control switch. A tab is provided on the switch bracket which is adapted to extend around the float stem, thereby slidably retaining the retainer ring of the stem for engagement and disengagement with the switch, and limiting lateral or horizontal movement of the stem. In one embodiment, the tab is integrally formed with the bracket, with a living hinge allowing the tab to pivot between open and closed positions. In a second embodiment, the tab snap fits onto the bracket to capture the float stem.