Patent ID: 7568487
Filing Date: 2009-08-04
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. A dishwasher comprising: an outer support body; a washing unit slidably supported in the outer support body, said washing unit including front, rear, bottom and opposing side walls that collectively define a washing chamber having an upper opening; a lid mounted for movement relative to the outer support body for selectively sealing the upper opening, said lid including front, rear and opposing side edge portions; at least one bracket mounted to one of the outer support body and the lid; a pin element extending laterally from the at least one bracket; at least one guide member mounted to another of the outer support body and the lid, said at least one guide member including a guide track; and a spring mounted in the outer support body wherein, upon shifting the washing unit into the outer support body, said washing unit abuts the lid, shifting the lid rearward and causing the spring to compress and the pin element to travel in the guide track resulting in a downward shifting of the lid and the lid seating against the upper opening and, upon shifting the washing unit out from the outer support body, said spring urges the lid forward, causing the pin element to travel along the guide track resulting in an upward shifting of the lid from upon the washing unit.