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Spray arm arrangement for a dishwasher

US9456730B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 16, 2010
Grant dateOct 4, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L15/23
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Provided herein is a spray arm arrangement for a dishwasher having: a support having a hub portion; and a spray arm having at least one arm portion with at least one spray nozzle, and a generally tubular mounting portion connected to the arm portion. The mounting portion may have first and second bearing surfaces bearing against the hub portion, with the first bearing surface being located at a shorter axial distance from the arm portion than the second bearing surface. The first bearing surface may be located within the hub portion proximate the axial end of the hub portion facing towards the arm portion, and the second bearing surface may include a projection which axially extends from said mounting portion into said hub portion.

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