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Dishwasher

US10898054B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2018
Grant dateJan 26, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L2601/04
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Disclosed is a dishwasher that sprays washing water and steam to wash dishes or cooking appliances. The dishwasher according to the present invention includes: a tub which receives a target of washing; a sump which is disposed at a bottom of the tub to store washing water; a spray arm which sprays the washing water stored in the sump into the tub; a heater which generates heat by heating washing water in a circulation passage connecting the sump and the spray arm; and a steam passage which is connected to the steam nozzle, and in which the steam generated by the heater flows. Accordingly, the steam generated in the circulation passage may be supplied smoothly.

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