Fluid handling system for a dishwasher
US5184635A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 1990 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L15/4227
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A dishwasher is provided with a fluid handling system that utilizes two separate sumps and two separate pumps. A first sump receives a portion of the wash liquid from the wash chamber and recirculates the wash liquid by use of a relatively high capacity pump in the first sump. The second sump receives the remainder of the wash liquid and removes both heavier-than-water and lighter-than-water soils before directing this remainder of the wash liquid to the first sump. A relatively low capacity pump in the second sump directs wash liquid and collected soils to an exterior drain.
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