Control system for a multi-compartment dishwasher
US7363093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L15/0084
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A multi-compartment dishwasher includes first and second washing units defining corresponding first and second washing tubs or chambers. The dishwasher also includes first and second control boards operatively associated with the first and second washing units respectively. Preferably, the first and second control boards are joined by a communication link that serves as a conduit for sharing data. The dishwasher further includes at least one ID designator that identifies one of the first and second washing units as a primary washing unit and the other of the first and second washing units as a secondary washing unit. The primary and secondary washing units share certain system resources during an overall washing operation, with the primary washing unit having preference over the secondary washing unit.
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