Midea Group has filed a patent for a rack in a dish washing appliance that can be deployed using a door or a second rack. The rack can be positioned in different deployed positions and includes a biasing mechanism to urge a portion of the rack towards the front opening of the dishwasher tub. GlobalData’s report on Midea Group gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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A rack for a dish washing appliance
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230309785A1) describes a dishwashing appliance with a unique rack design. The appliance includes a dishwasher tub with a front opening and a rack that can be positioned between a stowed position and a deployed position. The rack consists of a first portion connected to a remaining portion by at least one biasing mechanism. The first portion can be positioned between a stowed position with the remaining portion and a deployed position towards the front opening of the dishwasher tub. The biasing mechanism urges the first portion towards the deployed position.
The first portion of the rack includes a handle, providing a convenient way for users to interact with the rack. The rack also includes one or more linkage members that connect the first portion to the remaining portion of the rack. This design allows for smooth and controlled movement of the rack.
The appliance further includes a door that can be opened and closed relative to the dishwasher tub. When the door opens from the closed position to the open position, it actuates the first portion of the rack from the stowed position to the deployed position. This movement decreases the force of the biasing mechanism. Conversely, when the door closes from the open position to the closed position, it actuates the first portion of the rack from the deployed position to the stowed position, increasing the force of the biasing mechanism.
The handle of the rack travels linearly from the stowed position to the deployed position, providing a smooth and efficient deployment process. When the rack is in the stowed position and the first portion is in the deployed position, the first portion is positioned through the front opening, away from the dishwasher tub.
In addition to the rack design, the patent also describes a method of deploying the handle within the dishwashing appliance. This method involves positioning the door from the closed position to the open position, which deploys the handle from the stowed position to the deployed position. The method also includes decreasing the force of the biasing mechanism when opening the door and increasing the force when closing the door.
Overall, this patent presents a unique and innovative design for a dishwashing appliance rack, providing improved functionality and convenience for users.
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