RACK SYSTEM AND SUPPORT MEMBER FOR SUPPORTING A FOLDING RACK IN A DISHWASHER

摘要

A support member (1) is provided that includes' a body defining a first channel (3) configured to engage a main spine (21) of a folding rack (20) and a second channel (2) perpendicularly disposed with respect to the first channel (3) and configured to engage a wire member (11) of a dishwasher rack so as to secure the folding rack thereto. The body further defines an aperture (5) configured to receive therethrough one of a plurality of tines (23) of the folding rack (20). The aperture (5) can define horizontal (5a) and vertical (56) support portions configured to support the tine (23) when the folding rack (20) is in folded and unfolded positions, respectively. The aperture (5) can further define an arcuate channel (5c) extending between the horizontal support portion (5a) and the vertical support portion (5b), the arcuate channel (5c) being configured to axially displace the tine (33) along the longitudinal axis as the tine (33) is moved between the horizontal support portion (5a) and the vertical support portion (5b).