Patent ID: 7415984
Filing Date: 2008-08-26
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. A dishwasher for receiving and cleansing soiled kitchenware by spraying washing fluid onto the kitchenware from at least one wash arm comprising: a tub having bottom, opposing side, rear and top walls which collectively define a washing chamber, said tub including a front lip; a door mounted for movement relative to the tub for exposing the washing chamber, said door including an inner bottom portion; alignment structure provided on the inner bottom portion of the door, wherein an initial clearance is established between the alignment structure and the tub, but when the front lip bows or otherwise shifts to a deformed position, the alignment structure purposely engages the front lip of the tub to deflect the front lip upon movement of the door relative to the tub, wherein the alignment structure includes a plurality of abutment ribs extending from and spaced along the inner bottom portion of the door.