IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0206217
(2005-08-18)
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등록번호 |
US-7699063
(2010-05-20)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
2 인용 특허 :
18 |
초록
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A drawer-type dishwasher includes a dispenser mounted to one of front and opposing side walls of a basin. The basin is slidably supported in an outer body of the dishwasher. The dispenser includes a main body portion, first and second reservoirs and an actuator. Each of the first and second reservoi
A drawer-type dishwasher includes a dispenser mounted to one of front and opposing side walls of a basin. The basin is slidably supported in an outer body of the dishwasher. The dispenser includes a main body portion, first and second reservoirs and an actuator. Each of the first and second reservoirs includes upper and lower openings. The first reservoir includes a cover that selectively closes the upper opening, while the lower opening is opened by the actuator. The second reservoir is provided with first and second lids pivotally mounted to the main body portion. The first lid is opened to allow loading of wash aid, while the second lid is opened during a wash operation to release the wash aid. After the wash operation concludes, the second lid is closed, causing the first lid to open allowing detergent to again be loaded into the second reservoir.
대표청구항
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I claim: 1. A dishwasher comprising: an outer body; a basin slidably supported by the outer body between an extended, loading/unloading position and a retracted, in use position, said basin including front, rear, bottom and opposing side walls that collectively define a wash chamber; and a dispense
I claim: 1. A dishwasher comprising: an outer body; a basin slidably supported by the outer body between an extended, loading/unloading position and a retracted, in use position, said basin including front, rear, bottom and opposing side walls that collectively define a wash chamber; and a dispenser assembly mounted to one of the front and opposing side walls of the basin, said dispenser assembly including: a main body portion including at least a top section, a front section and a bottom section; a first reservoir provided in the main body portion, said first reservoir including a first opening exposed at the top section for receiving a first wash aid, and a second opening for dispensing the first wash aid, said second opening leading to an outlet formed on one of the front and bottom sections; a cover for selectively closing the first opening of the first reservoir; a second reservoir provided in the main body portion, said second reservoir including a first opening exposed at one of the top and front sections for receiving a second wash aid, and a second opening exposed at one of the front and bottom sections for dispensing the second wash aid; a first lid pivotally mounted relative to the main body portion for selectively covering the first opening of the second reservoir; a second lid pivotally mounted relative to the main body portion for selectively covering the second opening of the second reservoir; a rinse aid cup fluidly connected to the first reservoir; and an actuator mechanism for automatically releasing the first wash aid through the outlet, opening the second lid, and releasing the second wash aid from the second opening in the second reservoir during a wash operation, the actuator mechanism including a linear actuator, a pivoting lever, a charging lever and a door release lever, said pivoting lever being acted upon by the linear actuator and adapted to shift the charging lever and operate the door release lever, the rinse aid cup being operatively connected to the charging lever wherein, substantially simultaneous with the operation of the door release lever, the charging lever causes the first wash aid to enter the rinse aid cup and subsequently the charging lever causes the first wash aid to flow out of the rinse cup and through the outlet. 2. A dishwasher comprising: an outer body; a basin slidably supported by the outer body, said basin including front, rear, bottom and opposing side walls that collectively define a wash chamber; and a dispenser assembly mounted to one of the front and opposing side walls of the basin, said dispenser assembly including: a main body portion including at least a top section, a front section and a bottom section; a first reservoir provided in the main body portion, said first reservoir including a first opening exposed at one of the top and front sections for receiving a first wash aid and a second opening for dispensing the first wash aid, said second opening leading to an outlet formed on one of the front and bottom sections; a second reservoir provided in the main body portion, said second reservoir including a first opening exposed at one of the top and front sections for receiving a second wash aid, and a second opening exposed at one of the front and bottom sections for dispensing the second wash aid; a rinse aid cup fluidly connected to the first reservoir; and an actuator mechanism for automatically releasing the first wash aid through the outlet and releasing the second wash aid from the second opening in the second reservoir during a wash operation, the actuator mechanism including a linear actuator, a pivoting lever, a charging lever and a door release lever, said pivoting lever being acted upon by the linear actuator and adapted to shift the charging lever and operate the door release lever, the rinse aid cup being operatively connected to the charging lever wherein, substantially simultaneous with the operation of the door release lever, the charging lever causes the first wash aid to enter the rinse aid cup and subsequently the charging lever causes the first wash aid to flow out of the rinse cup and through the outlet. 3. The dishwasher according to claim 2, wherein the main body portion is mounted to the front wall of the basin. 4. The dishwasher according to claim 2, further comprising: a cover for selectively closing the first opening, said cover including a sight glass for providing a visual indication of a level of first wash aid present in the first reservoir. 5. The dishwasher according to claim 2, wherein the dispenser assembly further includes: a first lid for selectively covering the first opening of the second reservoir; and a second lid for selectively covering the second opening of the second reservoir. 6. The dishwasher according to claim 5, wherein the actuator mechanism includes a linear actuator, a pivoting lever, a charging lever and a door release lever, said pivoting lever being acted upon by the linear actuator and adapted to shift the charging lever and operate the door release lever. 7. The dishwasher according to claim 6, wherein the rinse aid cup is operatively connected to the charging lever wherein, substantially simultaneous with the operation of the door release lever, the charging lever causes the first wash aid to enter the rinse aid cup. 8. The dishwasher according to claim 7, wherein the actuator mechanism includes a spring connected between the main body portion and the charging lever wherein, upon shifting of the linear actuator, said spring forces the charging lever towards the rinse aid cup to release the first wash aid into the wash chamber. 9. The dishwasher according to claim 2, further comprising: a return spring for biasing the charging lever to a home position. 10. The dishwasher according to claim 2, further comprising: a pin detachably connecting the pivoting lever to the charging lever, said pin positioned in a slot formed in the pivoting lever and being shiftable in the slot so that the pivoting lever does not engage the charging lever but only acts upon the door release lever. 11. A dishwasher comprising: an outer body; a basin slidably supported by the outer body, said basin including front, rear, bottom and opposing side walls that collectively define a wash chamber; and a dispenser assembly mounted to one of the front and opposing side walls of the basin, said dispenser assembly including: a main body portion including at least a top section, a front section and a bottom section; a reservoir provided in the main body portion, said reservoir including a first opening exposed at the top section for receiving a wash aid, and a second opening exposed at one of the front and bottom sections for dispensing the wash aid; a first lid mounted relative to the main body portion for selectively covering the first opening of the reservoir; a second lid mounted relative to the main body portion for selectively covering the second opening of the reservoir; an actuator mechanism for opening the second lid and releasing the wash aid from the reservoir during a wash operation, the actuator mechanism including a linear actuator, a pivoting lever, a charging lever and a door release lever, said pivoting lever being acted upon by the linear actuator and adapted to shift the charging lever and operate the door release lever; and a rinse aid cup operatively connected to the charging lever for causing a rinse aid to enter the rinse aid cup. 12. The dishwasher according to claim 11, wherein the reservoir includes a chute portion, said chute portion guiding wash aid from the reservoir, through the second opening and into the wash chamber. 13. The dishwasher according to claim 11, wherein the dispenser assembly further includes a latch, said latch being operatively coupled to the actuator mechanism and the second lid, wherein said actuator mechanism is adapted to shift the latch to open the second lid and expose the reservoir. 14. The dishwasher according to claim 11, wherein the dispenser assembly further includes a reservoir for storing the rinse aid. 15. The dishwasher according to claim 11, wherein the charging lever, substantially simultaneous with the operation of the door release lever, causes the rinse aid to enter the rinse aid cup. 16. The dishwasher according to claim 11, wherein the actuator mechanism includes a spring connected between the main body portion and the charging lever wherein, upon shifting of the linear actuator, said spring forces the charging lever towards the rinse aid cup to release the rinse aid into the wash chamber. 17. The dishwasher according to claim 11, further comprising: a return spring for biasing the charging lever to a home position. 18. The dishwasher according to claim 11, further comprising: a pin detachably connecting the pivoting lever to the charging lever, said pin positioned in a slot formed in the pivoting lever and being shiftable in the slot so that the pivoting lever does not engage the charging lever but only acts upon the door release lever.
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