Height adjustable removable kick panel
AssigneesBSH Home Appliances Corporation, BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
InventorsDaniel Davison, Jesus Garcia, Robert Ladner
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Abstract
Techniques are provided for constructing an adjustable kick panel assembly that is removable, adjustable, and attachable without the use of a tool. In one or more implementations, a bracket having a clip is inserted into a slot on a kick panel, and then twisted to secure the bracket to the kick panel. The bracket allows for height adjustment of the kick panel without a tool. The complete kick panel assembly is then attached to the base of an appliance by inserting the clip into a housing on the base.
Claims20
A household appliance, comprising:
- an appliance body, the appliance body having a base;
- a housing affixed to the base;
- and
- a kick panel attached to the base via the housing, the kick panel having an adjustable bracket with a metal clip that fits into the housing.
A removable panel for an appliance, comprising:
- a kick panel having an attachment structure;
- an adjustable bracket attached to the kick panel via the attachment structure;
- and
- a clip attached to the bracket,
- wherein the kick panel is attached to the appliance via the clip.
A method of assembling an adjustable kick panel for an appliance, comprising:
- attaching a housing to a base of the appliance;
- fitting a clip into a bracket;
- mounting the bracket to the kick panel;
- and
- attaching the kick panel to the base of the appliance by inserting the clip into the housing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.