Dishwasher Support Structures

摘要

Support structures for dishwashers are disclosed. An example dishwasher for treating dishes according to a cycle of operation includes a tub defining a treating chamber with an opening, a frame coupled to and structurally supporting at least a portion of the tub, a dish rack mount coupled to the frame, and a dish rack coupled to the dish rack mount, wherein the weight of the dish rack is substantially borne by the frame.

主权项

1. A dishwasher comprising:
a tub defining a treating chamber, the tub including an opening and opposing sidewalls; a collar coupled to the tub, the collar being formed separately from the tub and located outside the treating chamber, wherein the collar includes a first wall extending from a first one of the opposing sidewalls in a direction perpendicular to the first one of the opposing sidewalls, and wherein a slot is formed in the first wall; a first bracket coupled to the collar, the first bracket being located adjacent to the first one of the opposing sidewalls and including a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first bracket extends through the slot; a first dish rack mount coupled to the first bracket; and a first dish rack coupled to the first dish rack mount, wherein the collar is configured to bear the weight of the first dish rack.