Appliance with closure element having an operative device

摘要

An appliance that conducts a useful cycle of operation on an article comprises a treating chamber receiving the article and having an access opening. A first closure element selectively closes at least a first portion of the access opening, and a second closure element movable relative to the first closure element selectively closes at least a second portion of the access opening. An operative device can be coupled to the second closure element. A cable providing at least one of electrical or data communication to the device is routed through the first closure element to the second closure element and is operatively connected to the device on the second closure element.

主权项

1. An appliance conducting a useful cycle of operation on an article, the appliance comprising:
a treating chamber for receiving the article and having an access opening; a first closure element selectively closing at least a first portion of the access opening; a second closure element selectively closing at least a second portion of the access opening and movable relative to the first closure element between an open position in which the first closure element remains closed and a closed position; an operative device coupled to the second closure element; a cable providing at least one of electrical or data communication to the device, the cable routed through the first closure element to the second closure element and connected to the device on the second closure element; and a cable storage system, in the first closure element storing at least a portion of the length of the cable sufficient to accommodate movement of the second closure element relative to the first closure element, and including a cable carrier coupled to a portion of the cable located in the first closure element and movable with the portion of the cable in and out of the first closure element to accommodate movement of the second closure element relative to the first closure element; wherein the cable provides the at least one of electrical or data communication to the device in both the open and closed positions of the second closure element.