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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 27, 2009
Filed:
Nov. 29, 2005
Kory A. Gunnerson, West Lafayette, IN (US);
Kristen K. Hedstrom, Orlando, FL (US);
Michael J. Kramer, Atlanta, GA (US);
Mark E. Palm, Orlando, FL (US);
Rodney M. Welch, Jackson, TN (US);
Kory A. Gunnerson, West Lafayette, IN (US);
Kristen K. Hedstrom, Orlando, FL (US);
Michael J. Kramer, Atlanta, GA (US);
Mark E. Palm, Orlando, FL (US);
Rodney M. Welch, Jackson, TN (US);
Maytag Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Abstract
A dishwasher includes a drawer which is slidably mounted in a frame and forms a washing chamber. A lid assembly is mounted to the frame for selectively sealing the washing chamber during a washing operation. A closing mechanism moves the lid assembly from a first or open position to a second or closed position that provides a water-tight seal during a washing operation. The dishwasher is further provided with a latching mechanism including a pivoting door front member, a locking member and a linking bar interconnecting the door front member with the locking member. Manipulation of the pivoting drawer front member causes the locking member to engage/disengage with the lid assembly. The latching mechanism further includes a locking bar and a micro-switch that combine to prevent operation of the dishwasher if the drawer is not properly positioned in the frame.