Washing pump and dishwasher including the same
US10820779B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L2501/14
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed is a washing pump for spraying washing water or steam to wash dishes or cooking appliances, and a dishwasher including the same. The washing pump according to the present invention includes: a housing; a partition wall which is vertically divides an inner space of the housing; an impeller which is rotatably disposed over the partition wall in the housing to cause washing water to flow; a heater which is disposed under the partition wall to heat the washing water in the housing so as to generate steam; and a steam discharge pipe which is disposed over the partition wall to discharge the steam, generated by the heater, to an outside of the housing. Accordingly, steam may be generated by the heater and discharged.
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