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Automatic door for dishwasher

US7731806B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 23, 2004
Grant dateJun 8, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L2501/22
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Automatic sealing of a dishwasher door is obtained through an electric actuator that moves the door from a close position adjacent to the opening of the washing chamber to a seal position in which the washing chamber is sealed typically against a gasket or the like. The actuator eliminates the need for the user to provide the force necessary to seal the gasket and/or can be used for improved venting of the washing chamber.

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