Washing machine
US10415173B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2103/18
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A washing machine, comprising: a cabinet; a tub provided within the cabinet to store wash water therein; a drum rotatably provided within the tub; and a detergent supply apparatus configured to receive wash water from a water source and supply the wash water and wash water mixed with detergent into the drum, wherein the detergent supply apparatus comprises: a detergent box comprising a liquid detergent storage unit having a storage space configured to store liquid detergent and a outlet port; and a pumping device provided in the liquid detergent storage unit to selectively discharge liquid detergent discharged from the outlet port according to a predetermined amount; and a dispenser housing provided in the cabinet to have an accommodation space to insert and withdraw the detergent box; and a water distribution unit provided on an upper surface of the dispenser housing to distribute wash water supplied from the water source to an inside of the detergent box.
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