Door lock for laundry machine has magnetic coupling releasing grip handle from retaining catch upon attempted opening when door is locked

摘要

The door lock has a retaining catch (1) provided on the door side, which is pivoted between a closed position and an open position via a grip handle (3) pivoted to the door and a cooperating locking device securing the retaining catch in the closed position. The grip handle is secured to the bearing part (2) of the retaining catch via a magnetic coupling (4,5,6), allowing it to move independently of the bearing part when the retaining catch is locked.