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Multi-use sump for a drawer-type dishwaher

US7870863B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2005
Grant dateJan 18, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 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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