Apparatus for supporting a laundry hamper and a laundry hamper assembly incorporating same

Abstract

An apparatus for supporting a laundry hamper is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a supporting rod having one or more sides arranged to form a closed frame, one or more mounting brackets, and means for securing the mounting bracket to a door of a cabinet, such as a tilt-out cabinet. Each of the mounting brackets comprises a channel with a recess within which a portion of the supporting rod is inserted therein. The channel comprises a first channel segment and a second channel segment separated by a gap. Each of the first and second channel segments comprises a first side wall and an opposing second side wall integral with a bottom wall to define a generally U-shaped structure. The bottom wall of the first channel segment faces a side opposite from the side at which the bottom wall of the second channel segment faces. Aspects of the invention relate to a laundry hamper assembly comprising the apparatus and at least one laundry hamper being supported thereon.

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