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Automatic detergent supply apparatus and washing machine having the same

US10711385B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 5, 2016
Grant dateJul 14, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F39/022
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a washing machine that includes a tub disposed in a main body of the washing machine to store water. A circulation apparatus includes a circulation pump operable to circulate the water in and out of the tub. A detergent supply apparatus is coupled to the circulation apparatus to discharge detergent to the circulation apparatus so that operation of the circulation pump causes the discharged detergent to be supplied to the tub.

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