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Granted Patent B2
US 12,599,228 · App. 18/488,759 · Granted Apr 14, 2026

Locating slot for a trigger support arm of a slide assembly

Inventors: Justin James Brolley (New Albany, IN); Benjamin Carl Maddux (Louisville, KY)
Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
A47B57/583A47L15/507
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Patent No.
US 12,599,228
App. No.
18/488,759
Granted
Apr 14, 2026
Kind
B2
Abstract

A trigger assembly of a slide assembly may define a vertical direction, a lateral direction, and a transverse direction. The slide assembly may include a soft close mechanism. The trigger assembly may include a trigger support arm. The trigger support arm may include a first member and a second member. The second member may be extended approximately along the vertical direction. The first member may be extended from the second member approximately along the transverse direction. The second member may include a slot defined therethrough. The trigger support arm may be located to the slide assembly via the slot.

Claims (23)

1 . A dishwashing appliance defining a vertical direction, a lateral direction, and a transverse direction, the dishwashing appliance comprising:

a tub defining a wash chamber;

a rack assembly positioned within the wash chamber;

a slide assembly mounted to the tub, the slide assembly comprising a soft close mechanism, the soft close mechanism comprising an actuator to dampen movement of the slide assembly, and wherein the rack assembly is slidably mounted to the slide assembly to transition the rack assembly between an extended loading position and a retracted position; and

a trigger assembly comprising a trigger support arm, the trigger support arm comprising a first member and a second member, the second member extended approximately along the vertical direction, the first member extended from the second member approximately along the transverse direction, the second member comprising a slot defined therethrough, whereby the trigger support arm is located to the slide assembly via the slot,

wherein the second member defines a first end and a second end spaced apart approximately along the vertical direction, wherein the second member comprises a center portion positioned approximately equidistance between the first end and the second end, and

wherein slot is defined through the center portion.

2 . The dishwashing appliance of claim 1 , wherein the first member is extended from the center portion of the second member approximately along the transverse direction.

3 . The dishwashing appliance of claim 1 , wherein the second member comprises a first hole defined therethrough and a second hole defined therethrough, wherein the first hole is positioned proximate to the first end, and wherein the second hole is positioned proximate to the second end.

4 . The dishwashing appliance of claim 3 , wherein the trigger assembly further comprises a trigger head, wherein the trigger head comprises a pin extended approximately along the lateral direction, wherein the trigger head is attached to the first end of the second member, and wherein the pin is engaged with the first hole.

5 . The dishwashing appliance of claim 3 , wherein the trigger assembly further comprises a trigger head, wherein the trigger head comprises a pin extended approximately along the lateral direction, wherein the trigger head is attached to the second end of the second member, and wherein the pin is engaged with the second hole.

6 . The dishwashing appliance of claim 1 , wherein the slide assembly further comprises an inner rail, wherein the inner rail comprises a flange, wherein the flange is protruded from the inner rail approximately along the lateral direction, and whereby the trigger support arm is located to the slide assembly via the flange engaging with the slot.

7 . The dishwashing appliance of claim 6 , wherein the trigger support arm further comprises a support tab, wherein the support tab is extend from the first member approximately along the lateral direction, wherein the inner rail defines a first end and a second end spaced apart approximately along the transverse direction, wherein the inner rail comprises a support slot defined therethrough, wherein the support slot is positioned between the first end and the second end, wherein the support tab is positioned within the support slot, and wherein the flange is positioned between the support slot and the second end.

8 . A trigger assembly of a slide assembly for a dishwashing appliance, the slide assembly defining a vertical direction, a lateral direction, and a transverse direction, the slide assembly comprising a soft close mechanism, the trigger assembly comprising:

a trigger support arm, the trigger support arm comprising a first member and a second member, the second member extended approximately along the vertical direction, the first member extended from the second member approximately along the transverse direction, the second member comprising a slot defined therethrough, whereby the trigger support arm is located to the slide assembly via the slot,

wherein the second member defines a first end and a second end spaced apart approximately along the vertical direction, wherein the second member comprises a center portion positioned approximately equidistance between the first end and the second end, and

wherein the slot is defined through the center portion.

9 . The trigger assembly of claim 8 , wherein the first member is extended from the center portion of the second member approximately along the transverse direction.

10 . The trigger assembly of claim 8 , wherein the second member comprises a first hole defined therethrough and a second hole defined therethrough, wherein the first hole is positioned proximate to the first end, and wherein the second hole is positioned proximate to the second end.

11 . The trigger assembly of claim 10 , wherein the trigger assembly further comprises a trigger head, wherein the trigger head comprises a pin extended approximately along the lateral direction, wherein the trigger head is attached to the first end of the second member, and wherein the pin is engaged with the first hole.

12 . The trigger assembly of claim 10 , wherein the trigger assembly further comprises a trigger head, wherein the trigger head comprises a pin extended approximately along the lateral direction, wherein the trigger head is attached to the second end of the second member, and wherein the pin is engaged with the second hole.

13 . The trigger assembly of claim 8 , wherein the slide assembly further comprises an inner rail, wherein the inner rail comprises a flange, wherein the flange is protruded from the inner rail approximately along the lateral direction, and whereby the trigger support arm is located to the slide assembly via the flange engaging with the slot.

14 . The trigger assembly of claim 13 , wherein the trigger support arm further comprises a support tab, wherein the support tab is extend from the first member approximately along the lateral direction, wherein the inner rail defines a first end and a second end spaced apart approximately along the transverse direction, wherein the inner rail comprises a support slot defined therethrough, wherein the support slot is positioned between the first end and the second end, wherein the support tab is positioned within the support slot, and wherein the flange is positioned between the support slot and the second end.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 17, 2023
From: BROLLEY, JUSTIN JAMES; MADDUX, BENJAMIN CARL
To: HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC.
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Continuity (1)
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