Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Door-Lock Device for Household Appliance, In Particular Dishwashers

Abstract:

A door-lock device for appliances, in particular for dishwashers, is provided. The door-lock device includes a support, and a lock wheel rotationally carried by said-the support around an axis of rotation. The lock wheel comprises includes a hub and a plurality of locking arms that radially protruding protrude from said the hub. The hub comprises may include a plurality of retention surfaces, and at least one retention element. The at least one retention element may be elastically pressed into contact with the hub to hold the lock wheel in a plurality of locking positions.