摘要 |
A retainer structure for mounting an appliance, such as a sink, in a counter opening, wherein the appliance has an outer rim therearound overlying the edges of the counter opening, and comprising a clamp member secured to the underside of the rim and extending into the opening and carrying a cam pivotal about the point of the securement of the clamp member to the rim between a rest position and a fully deflected position, a retainer clip mounted on the counter within the opening and having a fixed cam surface extending upwardly and inwardly into the opening, the cam engaging the cam surface to press the periphery of the rim against the top of the counter, and a deflecting flange on the cam for permitting insertion of the appliance into the opening without the use of any tools; in a second form, a clip is provided between the underside of the counter and the clamp member and carrying a screw to permit manual adjustment of the rim against the top of the counter.
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