Domestic appliance and switch for application in a domestic appliance
US7651232B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D27/005
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A dishwashing machine is provided having a door pivotable around the horizontal axis thereof and a switch arranged on the door. The switch is operable to generate an electric signal when a predetermined pivoting angle of the door is reached as the door is being opened. The dishwasher also includes a light source that illuminates the interior of the dishwashing machine, the light source being disposed in the interior of the dishwashing machine and being operably connected to the switch such that the light source is activated into an illuminated condition in response to the receipt of the electrical signal from the switch.
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