Washer chamber pressure-relief assembly
US8992695B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/26
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pressure-relief assembly for adjusting pressure within a washing chamber of a washer. The pressure-relief assembly is composed of a housing having an opened upper end and an internal cavity communicating with a washing chamber of a washer. A valve assembly is moveable relative to the opened upper end of the housing between one of two opened positions and a closed position. The valve assembly has a first plate section dimensioned to overlay and cover the opened end of the housing. The first plate section has an opening extending therethrough. A second plate section is dimensioned to overlay the first plate section, the second plate section being moveable relative to the first plate section between a closed position and an open position.
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