Dishwasher dispensing assembly actuator mechanism
US7270135B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L15/4409
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An actuator mechanism is provided for a dishwasher dispensing assembly including a detergent dispenser actuator and a rinse agent dispenser actuator. Shape memory wire is connected to each actuator and is used to open a detergent reservoir and a rinse aid reservoir by operating the actuator through contraction of the shape memory wire.
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