Centrifugal valve for jet selection in an automatic washer
US5154071A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 1990 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F23/04
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A valve is provided for use in an automatic washer which is positioned in a liquid conduit for directing a flow of wash liquid to a first spray jet during a first predetermined condition of the washer and for directing a flow of wash liquid to a second spray jet during a second predetermined condition of the washer. In a particular embodiment of the invention, the valve is a centrifugal valve and the predetermined conditions of the washer are the rotational speeds of the basket. When the basket rotates at a relatively slow speed, such as during agitation, liquid is directed to a spray jet which enhances agitation. When the wash basket is rotated at a high speed, such as during spin, the wash liquid is directed to a spray jet which enhances the rinsing of the wash load.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.