Silverware basket with integral spray jets for a dishwasher
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B08B-003/00
A47L-015/50
A47L-015/42
출원번호
US-0734454
(2013-01-04)
등록번호
US-9241607
(2016-01-26)
발명자
/ 주소
Porcaro, II, Ralph A.
Burrows, James L.
출원인 / 주소
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Alston & Bird LLP
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초록▼
Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing dedicated spray coverage for silverware and dishware positioned within a silverware basket. In an example embodiment, the dishwasher includes a tub configured to receive dishware and a circulation system con
Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing dedicated spray coverage for silverware and dishware positioned within a silverware basket. In an example embodiment, the dishwasher includes a tub configured to receive dishware and a circulation system configured to circulate fluid within the tub. The dishwasher further includes a silverware basket disposed within the tub and comprising a handle portion and a basket portion. The basket portion is configured to receive dishware therein. The handle portion defines at least one spray jet opening that is configured to be in fluid communication with the circulation system and configured to direct fluid toward the basket portion.
대표청구항▼
1. A dishwasher comprising: a tub configured to receive dishware;a liquid circulation system configured to circulate a liquid fluid within the tub; anda silverware basket disposed within the tub and comprising a handle portion and a basket portion, wherein the basket portion is configured to receive
1. A dishwasher comprising: a tub configured to receive dishware;a liquid circulation system configured to circulate a liquid fluid within the tub; anda silverware basket disposed within the tub and comprising a handle portion and a basket portion, wherein the basket portion is configured to receive dishware therein, wherein the handle portion defines at least one spray jet opening, wherein the at least one spray jet opening is configured to be in fluid communication with the circulation system and configured to direct fluid toward the basket portion. 2. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the handle portion defines an internal channel configured to be in fluid communication with the at least one spray jet opening and the circulation system. 3. The dishwasher of claim 1, further comprising a fluid branch, wherein the circulation system comprises a circulation pump in fluid communication with a circulation conduit, and wherein the fluid branch extends from the circulation conduit. 4. The dishwasher of claim 3, wherein the handle portion is removably attached to the fluid branch so as to selectively enable fluid communication between the circulation conduit and the at least one spray jet opening. 5. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the handle portion is disposed above the basket portion, and wherein the at least one spray jet opening is positioned on the handle portion above the basket portion. 6. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the silverware basket further comprises at least one spray head for each corresponding spray jet opening. 7. The dishwasher of claim 6, wherein the at least one spray head is configured to rotate. 8. The dishwasher of claim 1 further comprising an air circulation system for circulating air through the handle portion, wherein the at least one spray jet opening is configured to be in fluid communication with the air circulation system and configured to direct air toward the basket portion. 9. The dishwasher of claim 8 further comprising a control device configured to control operation of the liquid circulation system and the air circulation system, and wherein the control device is configured to switch between operation of the liquid circulation system and the air circulation system so as to control when a liquid fluid is directed toward the basket portion of the silverware basket through the at least one spray jet opening and when air is directed toward the basket portion of the silverware basket through the at least one spray jet opening. 10. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the basket portion defines a first section and a second section, wherein the first section and the second section are each configured to receive dishware therein, and wherein the handle portion defines a first spray jet opening configured to direct fluid into the first section and a second spray jet opening configured to direct fluid into the second section. 11. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the handle portion defines a plurality of spray jet openings. 12. The dishwasher of claim 1 further comprising a lower dish rack positioned within the tub, and wherein the silverware basket is removably positioned within the lower dish rack and removably attached to the circulation system. 13. The dishwasher of claim 12, wherein the lower dish rack is configured to translate between a first position within the tub and a second position disposed therefrom, wherein the handle portion is configured to be selectively in fluid communication with the circulation system when the silverware basket is within the lower dish rack and the lower dish rack is disposed in the first position and not in fluid communication with the circulation system when the silverware basket is removed from the lower dish rack or the lower dish rack is disposed in the second position. 14. The dishwasher of claim 12 further comprising a lower spray arm positioned below the lower dish rack and in fluid communication with the circulation system. 15. A silverware basket for a dishwasher, wherein the dishwasher comprises a tub for receiving dishware and a circulation system for circulating fluid within the tub, wherein the silverware basket is configured to be positioned within the tub, the silverware basket comprising: a basket portion configured to receive silverware therein; anda handle portion that defines at least one spray jet opening, wherein the at least one spray jet opening is configured to be in fluid communication with the circulation system of the dishwasher, wherein the at least one spray jet opening is configured to direct fluid toward the basket portion. 16. The silverware basket of claim 15, wherein the handle portion defines an internal channel that is configured to be in fluid communication with the at least one spray jet opening and the circulation system. 17. The silverware basket of claim 15, wherein the circulation system comprises a circulation pump in fluid communication with a circulation conduit, wherein the dishwasher comprises a fluid branch that extends from the circulation conduit, and wherein the handle portion is configured to removably attach to the fluid branch so as to selectively enable fluid communication between the circulation conduit and the at least one spray jet opening. 18. The silverware basket of claim 15, wherein the handle portion is disposed above the basket portion, and wherein the at least one spray jet opening is positioned on the handle portion above the basket portion. 19. A method of operating a dishwasher, wherein the dishwasher comprises a tub for receiving dishware and a circulation system for circulating fluid within the tub, the method comprising: providing a silverware basket configured to be positioned within the tub, wherein the silverware basket comprises: a basket portion configured to receive dishware therein, anda handle portion defining at least one spray jet opening, wherein the at least one spray jet opening is configured to be in fluid communication with the circulation system and configured to direct fluid toward the basket portion; andcirculating fluid to the handle portion of the silverware basket to direct fluid toward the basket portion of the silverware basket. 20. The method of claim 19 further comprising circulating air to the handle portion of the silverware basket to direct air into the basket portion of the silverware basket.
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Johnson Thomas M. (Newton IA) Ness Brian L. (Newton IA) Jones Jeffrey T. (Newton IA) Welch Rodney M. (Newton IA), Apparatus for spraying washing fluid.
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