Multi-use sump for a drawer-type dishwaher
US7870863B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L15/4227
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A drawer-type dishwasher includes a frame assembly, a wash tub, a plurality of wash system components and a sump. The sump is either integrally formed with or separately formed and mounted to a bottom wall portion of the tub, while being provided with a plurality of fluid conduits that extend from a central intake ring to a respective plurality of attachment flanges. A wash pump and a drain pump are supported by respective ones of the plurality of attachment flanges so as to direct a flow of wash fluid into and out of the wash tub. The sump also includes structure for mounting a heater and a filter housing, as well as other wash and safety system components.
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