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Power connection assembly

A technology of power connection and components, which is applied in the direction of connection, installation of connection parts, parts of connection devices, etc., and can solve problems such as consumers' difficulties

Active Publication Date: 2020-03-10
WHIRLPOOL CORP
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[0002] Appliance power connections require fitting the individual wires of the power cord to a terminal block, which can be difficult for some consumers

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[0045] For purposes of description herein, the terms "upper", "lower", "right", "left", "rear", "front", "vertical", "horizontal" and their derivatives shall be used relative At figure 2 The device targeted in . However, it should be understood that the device may assume various alternative orientations and step sequences unless expressly stated to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the drawings and described in the following specification are merely exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Accordingly, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise.

[0046] As used herein, when used in a list of two or more items, the term "and / or" means that any one of the listed items may be used alone, or two or more of the listed items may be used. Mor...

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Abstract

A power connection assembly 10 for an appliance 14 includes a cover 30 operably coupled with a power cord 26. The cover is rotatable between a locked position and an unlocked position and is configured to at least partially enclose the power cord 26. A receptacle is configured to at least partially receive the power cord 26. A protrusion 34 extends from the cover 30. A spring 38, 430, 588 is configured to bias the cover 30 into the unlocked position.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to power connection assemblies and, more particularly, to a power connection assembly for electrical appliances. Background technique [0002] Appliance power connections require mounting the individual wires of the power cord to a terminal block, which may be difficult for some consumers. This article describes a power connection assembly that is easy to install and use. Contents of the invention [0003] In at least one aspect, a power connection assembly for an appliance includes a receptacle having an inner wall. The inner wall defines a cavity. A channel is defined by the inner wall and communicates with the cavity. A power cord is configured to be at least partially received by the cavity of the outlet. The cover is rotatable between a locked position and an unlocked position and is configured to at least partially surround the power cord. A protrusion extends radially from the cover. A switch is lo...

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IPC IPC(8): H01R13/502H01R13/73
CPCH01R13/73H01R13/502H01R13/625H01R13/635H01R13/701H01R31/06H01R25/006H01R13/639
Inventor R·A·里斯E·A·柯克纳K·N·恩格尔森J·J·林
Owner WHIRLPOOL CORP