Additive injecting apparatus and laundry treatment machine including the same
US9347169B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F39/40
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Provided are an additive injection apparatus and a laundry treatment machine including the same. The additive injection apparatus includes a main body, and additive container, a nozzle, and a floater. The main body is disposed on a path along which a solvent flows and includes an inlet and an outlet for receiving and discharging the solvent, respectively. The additive container holds an additive. The nozzle has a communicating hole for communicating between the main body and the additive container. The floater is disposed in the main body, and rises and falls according to the flow of the solvent to open and close the communicating hole.
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