Control apparatus for water flow and dishwasher having the same
US10588479B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 4, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L2501/04
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A control apparatus for a water flow is disclosed, which comprises an inlet connected to a water supply source; a discharge unit connected to a space where water is stored; a chamber for communicating the inlet with the discharge unit through a first communication unit connected to the inlet and a second communication unit connected to the discharge unit; a valve opening or closing the second communication unit; a first body fixed to any one of the inside of the inlet and the inside of the discharge unit; a first through hole provided to pass through the first body, forming a water flow; a second body fixed to the first body and located inside the first through hole; an elastic body fixed to the second body; a first support unit protruded from the first body to the elastic body, supporting the elastic body and forming a space between the elastic body and the first body to enter water the first through hole; and a second support unit protruded from the first body to the elastic body, selectively supporting the elastic body in accordance with a water pressure.
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