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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2015
Filed:
Aug. 07, 2008
Hermann Bronstering, Wadersloh, DE;
Hermann Bronstering, Wadersloh, DE;
Miele & Cie. KG, Guetersloh, DE;
Abstract
A connecting device for connecting glass panes of a door of a household appliance includes a first retainer configured to connect to an outer glass pane. The first retainer includes a first insertion structure configured to receive an inner glass pane. A second retainer is fixed to the first retainer and configured to pivot from a first position to a second position and from the second position to the first position. The second retainer includes a locking element configured to retain the inner glass pane in the first position of the second retainer. The second retainer further includes an actuating element including a handle. The handle is configured to pivot the second retainer from the first position to the second position and from the second position to the first position.