Detergent supply apparatus for washing machine and the like and washing machine using the same
US4917272A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 1988 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F39/026
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A detergent supply apparatus includes a detergent storage compartment for storing a powdery detergent, and a conveying device for conveying the powdery detergent from the detergent storage compartment. The conveying device includes a coiled member having a hollow body and an open end. When the conveying device is rotated, the detergent fed from the detergent storage compartment to the hollow body of coiled member is conveyed by coiled member, and then is discharged from the open end of the coiled member.
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