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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2009
Filed:
Sep. 27, 2006
Andrew J. Doberstein, Hartford, WI (US);
Joseph H. Zyduck, Mukwonago, WI (US);
Andrew J. Doberstein, Hartford, WI (US);
Joseph H. Zyduck, Mukwonago, WI (US);
U-Line Corporation, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Abstract
A control assembly for a compact refrigeration unit and the like includes a display panel, a control board having an LED and a switch pad, a flexible extension extending between the switch and the display panel, and a mount supporting the display panel and control board and having a switch support laterally restraining the flexible extension and an open ended light guide directing light from the LED to the display panel. The mount can be a monolithic structure having a switch support and light guide for each of multiple switches and LEDs. The mount includes a removable back cover that clamps the control board in place.