Communications module mounting for domestic appliance
First Claim
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1. A domestic appliance (1) comprising:
- mounting hardware (6), a discrete communications module (12) connectable to a communications network (75), and an adaptor (7) including means for attachment to the mounting hardware (6) on the appliance (1) and means (10, 13-16) for mounting the communications module (12) (12) to the appliance (1) via the adaptor (7).
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Abstract
A domestic appliance is described having the ability to connect to the Internet. An appliance, such as a microwave oven, is equipped with a touch-screen display on its door. The display connects to a communication system, such as a miniature personal computer having a modem and a web browser. The display is mounted on the door of the appliance through mounting hardware and an adaptor.
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17 Claims
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1. A domestic appliance (1) comprising:
- mounting hardware (6), a discrete communications module (12) connectable to a communications network (75), and an adaptor (7) including means for attachment to the mounting hardware (6) on the appliance (1) and means (10, 13-16) for mounting the communications module (12) (12) to the appliance (1) via the adaptor (7).
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8. A domestic appliance comprising:
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a) mounting hardware (6);
b) a discrete communications module (12) connectable to a communications network (75); and
c) an adaptor (7) including i) means for attachment to the mounting hardware (6) on the appliance (1);
ii) means (10, 13-16) for mounting the communications module (12) to the appliance via the adaptor (7); and
iii) a recess (10) wherein the communications module (12) is received; and
d) bias means (11) for urging the communications module (12) out of the recess (10). - View Dependent Claims (9)
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10. A domestic appliance comprising:
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a) mounting hardware (6);
b) a discrete communications module (12) connectable to a communications network (75); and
c) an adaptor (7) including i) means for attachment to the mounting hardware (6) on the appliance (1);
ii) means (10, 13-16) for mounting the communications module (12) to the appliance via the adaptor (7), such that the communications module (12), when mounted, is movable with respect to the adaptor(7). - View Dependent Claims (11)
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12. A domestic appliance comprising:
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a) mounting hardware (6);
b) a discrete communications module (12) connectable to a communications network (75) via a flying lead connectable to an external terminal on the appliance; and
c) an adaptor (7) including i) means for attachment to the mounting hardware (6) on the appliance (1);
ii) means (10, 13-16) for mounting the communications module (12) to the appliance via the adaptor (7). - View Dependent Claims (13)
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14. A system, comprising:
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a) a microwave oven having an opaque metallic door (5);
b) lugs (6) attached to the exterior of the door (5);
c) a frame (7) having i) holes (6A) on a rear face which snap-fit to the lugs (6); and
ii) a recess (10) on a front face;
d) a communications module (12) within the recess (10); and
e) hinge means which i) connect the communications module (12) with the frame (7) and ii) allow the communications module (12) to pivot about a horizontal axis. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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17. A method of assembling a domestic appliance (1) and a standard communications module (12), the method comprising providing one of a plurality of different domestic appliances (1) having mounting hardware (6), fitting to the mounting hardware (6) of the appliance (1) an appropriate one of a plurality of different adaptors (7) each having a standard mounting (10) for a communications module (12) and means cooperable with the mounting hardware, and mounting to that adaptor (7) a standard communications module (12).
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