11022results about "Tableware washing/rinsing machine details" patented technology

A rack support system for a lower rack in a dishwasher is provided for a dishwasher having a wash chamber within a tub. The rack support system includes a frame configured to support the lower rack. A linkage system couples the frame to a side wall of the tub such that the lower rack is movable between a retracted position within the wash chamber and an extended position wherein the lower rack extends from the wash chamber. The lower rack is movable within a range between a lowered position and an elevated position with the lower rack extended from the wash chamber.

A method and system provide an automated cleaning apparatus for cleaning various types of articles, wherein each type of article is detected and washed according to its own pre-determined combination. The cleaning apparatus has a storage device storing an array of pre-determined chemical combinations and cleaning parameters, including specifying cleaning chemicals to be used on the various identified article types. A transponder is provided with identifying information of the article type. A transceiver detects the type of article from the transponder and communicates that identifying information to a processor. Based on the detected identifier, the processor selects from the storage device the proper chemical combination and cleaning parameters for washing the identified type of article. A control device coupled to the processor delivers the chemicals specified by the selected chemical combination. Finally, a cleaning subsystem coupled to the processor cleans the articles using the delivered chemicals and other specified parameters.

A dispenser (200) dispenses an amount of concentrate in a container (204) using a diluent to form a use solution. A dispenser includes a housing (201). A product holder (210) is positioned to support the container (204) with the concentrate in the cavity of the housing. The product holder (210) carried by a scale (240), wherein weight of the concentrate is concerned. A moveable container holder (215) is moveable between a first position and a second position. The container holder is positioned between the housing (201) and the container (204). A cover (216) is operatively connected to the container holder (215) at a connection. A cam surface is adjacent the housing (201). The cover (216) has a cam (216d) for contacting the cam surface (201a), wherein when the cover (216) is moved from a closed position to an open position, the connection moves upward, thereby carrying the container holder (215) and the container (204) which are moved upward lifting the container (204) off of the product holder (210).

A sequencing spray arm assembly includes a plurality fluid spray arms rotatably mounted on respective radially spaced carrier arms. The rotating fluid spray arms are in fluid communication with a fluid distribution manifold and adapted to distribute washing fluid throughout a washing chamber of the appliance. A sequencing diverter valve system enables delivery of washing fluid from the fluid distribution manifold to one or more of the plurality of rotating fluid spray arms. A fluid responsive rotating drive arm drives the rotation of a sequencing disk in the valve system between discrete positions and enables delivery of fluid to one or more of the plurality of rotating fluid spray arms in a sequential manner such that, for each discrete position, less than the total number of spray arms are supplied with washing fluid at a time.

A fragrance release system having a substantially rotationally symmetric container having a chamber accommodating a multitude of particles for deodorizing or fragrancing an open or closed space, the particles comprising a carrier material and at least one fragrance, and the container having a plurality of orifices through which emission of the fragrances of the particles from the accommodation chamber outward is possible, wherein the accommodation chamber (3) of the substantially rotationally symmetric container (2) has a crescent-like cross-sectional shape with a convex front wall (5) and a concave back wall (6).

A dish washing machine having a structure allowing water to be evenly ejected onto the interior of a washing tub. The dish washing machine includes a cabinet forming an external appearance of the dish washing machine, a washing tub arranged in the cabinet and allowing dishes to be washed therein, a dish basket arranged in the washing tub, at least one liquid ejection unit arranged in the washing tub to eject water, a defection unit arranged facing the liquid ejection unit to deflect the water ejected from the liquid ejection unit toward the dish basket, and a drive unit to drive the defection unit to be moved within the washing tub. Since the dish washing machine includes a defection unit in addition to a liquid ejection unit, a dead zone which water does not reach may be eliminated and divided and intensive washing may be possible in the washing tub.

A product dispenser (10) for dispensing a use solution from a solid product includes a chamber (11) having a front (12), a back (15), and a bottom (16). The chamber (11) defines a cavity (20) configured and arranged to receive a solid product and a diluent. An inlet (21) proximate the back (15) of the chamber (11) is configured and arranged to receive the diluent, and an outlet portion (26) is in fluid communication with the inlet (21). The outlet portion (26) spans a length of the back (15) and includes a plurality of apertures (27) along the length of the back (15). The plurality of apertures (27) allows diluent to fan out along the back (15), flow down the back (15), and cascade evenly with relatively even pressure from proximate the back (15) toward proximate the front (12) of the chamber (11). A use solution outlet (32) proximate the bottom (16) and the front (12) of the chamber (11) allows diluent and a use solution to exit the chamber (11).

A dispenser 100 for dispensing a chemical product that is dissolved by diluent. The dispenser includes a package 170 having a diaphragm, or fingered collar 180 attached to its opening. The diaphragm 180 has a plurality of flexible members or flexible fingers 185. The dispenser may utilize an injection manifold 109 that is sized and configured to be positioned on a washing machine top proximate the gap between the washing machine's top and lid. Still further, the invention includes a low level chemical product indicator. The indicator includes a focused light source 98a and 98a. The focused light source is a high intensity light emitting diode having a viewing angle of less than 6 DEG and an intensity of above 10,000 mcd. The dispenser also includes an apparatus and method in which a dispensing time of a dispenser is dynamically varied in response to diluent temperature during operation of the dispenser.

A washer includes a plurality of washing devices for spraying washing water to an object to be washed from various directions of a washing tub, and a washing water feeding device for feeding the washing water. The washing water is sequentially sprayed from respective washing devices. Thus, the washing water can be sprayed to eating utensils from the various directions without increasing fed water, and a washing effect is improved. Speedy washing, energy saving, and water saving can be also achieved.

A dishwasher comprises a bulk wash aid dispenser than can store both solid and liquid bulk wash aids and dispense controllable amounts therefrom during dishwashing cycles. The controllable amounts are typically single charges, the amount required during a selected dishwashing cycle. The single charges can be dispensed individually or simultaneously and all at once or at various intervals.

An automatic dishwasher comprises a tub comprising a peripheral wall defining a wash chamber, a rotating water spray assembly in the wash chamber for spraying liquid into the wash chamber, at least one side sprayer in the wash chamber for spraying liquid into the wash chamber, a utensil basket within the wash chamber for holding utensils for washing by the liquid sprayed by the rotating water spray assembly and the at least one side sprayer, and an adjustable utensil carrier attached to the utensil basket and adjustable between a first position wherein a utensil placed therein is predominately exposed to direct spray from the at least one side sprayer, and a second position wherein a utensil supported thereby is exposed to direct spray from both the rotating water spray assembly and the at least one side sprayer.

The embodiment of the invention provides a washing control method and device of a dish-washing machine and the dish-washing machine and belongs to the field of dish-washing machines. The washing control method comprises the steps that an image is shot in the dish-washing machine, wherein the image contains articles to be cleaned; the image is calculated to obtain the number, types and dirty situations of the articles to be cleaned in the image; the weight of the articles to be cleaned is detected; based on the number, types and dirty situations of the articles to be cleaned and the weight of the articles to be cleaned, washing parameters of the dish-washing machine are calculated; the dish-washing machine is controlled to run according to the washing parameters. By adopting the technical scheme of the embodiment, the intelligence level and washing effect of the dish-washing machine can be improved.

A dishwasher includes a drying fan formed on a side of the door to suck wet-vapor existing in a tub, a fan driving motor for rotating the drying fan, a sump formed on a bottom of the tube to reserve washing water, a drain motor for draining the washing water out of the sump, and a control unit for controlling the fan driving motor as well as the drain motor. The control unit controls the operation of the drain motor while the fan driving motor operates.

The invention discloses an energy-saving dish-washing machine, which comprises a cavity, a spray system and a pump body, wherein the spray system is arranged in the cavity; a pumping end of the pump body communicates with the cavity and a water supply end communicates with the spray system; the spray system comprises an inner water pipe and more than two sets of spray devices; the more than two sets of spray devices are arranged on the inner water pipe; the water supply end of the pump body is connected with a water division system; the water division system is provided with more than two water outlets corresponding to the more than two sets of spray devices; the spray devices communicate with the corresponding water outlets; the water division device conducts more than one water outlet according to an instruction during working and more than one set of spray device carries out cleaning work. Through the arrangement of the more than two sets of spray devices, the dish-washing machine is capable of specifically cleaning tableware in different areas to meet different operation requirements of users, so that water and electricity are saved; and the water division device is capable of controlling one or more than two sets of spray devices to work, so that the combination modes are diverse and the operation requirements of the users are further met.

An apparatus with a single water flow path suitable for a household cleaning appliance having both a non-bulk dispensing system and a bulk dispensing system.

The embodiment of the invention discloses an intelligent bowl washing machine and a bowl washing method thereof, wherein the intelligent bowl washing machine comprises a work region for bowls to be washed, a cleaning work region and a work region for cleaned bowls. The bowls to be washed are placed in the work region for the bowls to be washed in an inverted way; the bowl bottoms or the bowl backs are cleaned; then, the bowls are picked up from the backs and are conveyed to the cleaning work region for cleaning the bowl insides and / or the bowl backs; and the cleaned bowl work region is used for placing the cleaned bowls. The intelligent bowl washing machine provided by the invention has the advantages that the single recognition, pickup, cleaning and drying on each bowl can be realized; the bowl cleaning efficiency is improved; the intelligent bowl washing is realized; and meanwhile, the cleaning on water tanks, kitchen work table tops and other kitchen tools is also realized.

A dishwasher is provided in which heights of basket(s) of a rack assembly may be easily changed. The dishwasher may include a frame configured to be inserted into and withdraw from a washing tub and plurality of basket positioning device configured to receive and support basket(s) at different heights.

The invention discloses a dish washing machine and a spraying arm assembly thereof. The spraying arm assembly comprises a fixed gear, a main spraying arm, a mobile gear and an auxiliary spraying arm; the fixed gear is provided with a water inlet; the main spraying arm is connected with the fixed gear and can pivot around the center axis of the fixed gear; a first spraying chamber is formed in the main spraying arm; the outer surface of the main spraying arm is provided with a thrust hole and a plurality of first spraying holes; the mobile gear is connected with the main spraying arm; the mobile gear is meshed with the fixed gear so as to drive the mobile gear to pivot around the center axis of the mobile gear and pivot around the center axis of the fixed gear; the auxiliary spraying arm is connected with the mobile gear and synchronously moves along with the mobile gear; a second spraying chamber is limited in the auxiliary spraying arm; the peripheral surface of the auxiliary spraying arm is provided with a plurality of second spraying holes. According to the spraying arm assembly of the dish washing machine, the change of the spraying arms into the two-dimensional rotation from the one-dimensional rotation can be implemented and accordingly the cleaning rate is improved and the spraying arms are not integrally-formed parts any more, the auxiliary spraying arm can be formed by two separated parts especially, and accordingly the manufacturability is improved and the cost is reduced.

A vented closure for closing and venting a container with threaded engagement to a neck portion of the container for dispensing fluid from the container includes a unitary, molded plastic cap constructed and arranged for threaded engagement to the container. The threaded cap defines a septum orifice that is sized and arranged to receive a siphon tube. A gasket is assembled into the threaded cap for sealing the interfit between the vented closure and the container. An elastomeric venting valve is assembled into the threaded cap and the venting valve includes a septum with a slit therein for receiving in a self-sealing manner the siphon tube. A retainer ring is used to capture the venting valve within the threaded cap and a safety ring in unitary combination with the threaded cap retains the vented closure on the container.

An economically viable process and system for centrally processing multiple loads of laundry with minimum environmental impact. A system and method of laundering whereby successive loads of laundry may be washed while continuously providing effective soil removal comprising at least partially recycled wash water from at least one previous wash cycle. The system and the method of using the same comprises filtering wash water with at least one filter to form wash retentate and wash permeate. The use of wash permeate in successive washes provides for reuse of chemicals and water recovery. A similar arrangement may be used with regard to the rinse water. Advantageously, one embodiment of the invention provides for the use of rinse retentate as make up water in the wash loop which increases water recovery and chemical recovery. Ultimately, the invention can reduce the production of gray water and recover chemicals used in the laundering process.

The invention discloses a domestic atomizing dish washing machine and a commercial atomizing dish washing machine. When dishes are washed by the domestic atomizing dish washing machine, a drawer-type dish basket with a door lock opened is pulled out of the dish washing machine. Dirty tableware is placed in the drawer-type dish basket, the drawer-type dish basket is pushed into the dish washing machine, a running button is pressed, and tap water flows into an inner tank through a water inlet electromagnetic valve and then flows into a water tank. After the water tank is full, the water inlet electromagnetic valve is closed. A fan is started, a water pump is started, and a power supply heating pipe is connected. Air blown by the fan passes through an air outlet condensation pipe, an ozone generation device, an electric heating wire and an opened and connected air outlet electromagnetic valve to enter an air outlet pipe, and then the air passes through an upper air pipe to be blown out from an air outlet of a capillary air pipe in a conical nozzle of a rotary spray arm. Water pumped by the water pump is filtered by a filter screen to enter a water outlet pipe through a water outlet electromagnetic valve and finally enters the conical nozzle of the capillary air pipe to be mixed with the air blown out from the air outlet of the capillary air pipe to be sprayed out from the conical nozzle in atomizing mode to wash dishes. The atomizing dish washing machine further has the functions of drying, sterilizing and automatically putting in dish washing powder.

The invention discloses a ventilation, overflow protection and cleaning agent adding device of a water tank type cleaning machine. The ventilation, overflow protection and cleaning agent adding device of the water tank type cleaning machine is characterized by comprising a pipeline body, an opening is opened in the lateral surface of the pipeline body, a first cavity used for overflowing and a water inlet passage for adding cleaning agent are formed in the pipeline body, and the first cavity and water inlet passage are respectively communicated with the opening of the pipeline body; the pipeline body is further provided with a ventilation device, an overflow protection device and a cleaning agent adding device, wherein the ventilation device and overflow protection device are respectively communicated with the first cavity, and the inlet pipeline of the cleaning agent adding device is communicated with the water inlet passage.

An automatic dishwasher comprises a housing defining a wash chamber for holding utensils to be washed, a movable sprayer fluidly coupled with a source of liquid and having at least one directionally-controllable outlet for controllably spraying liquid into the wash chamber, and a controller operably coupled to the movable sprayer to control the direction of the directionally-controllable outlet to spray liquid in at least one preselected location within the wash chamber.

A sump assembly for a dishwasher and associated method are provided. The sump assembly comprises an integrally-formed sump member defining a circulation pump volute receptacle and a drain pump volute receptacle. The circulation pump volute receptacle and the drain pump volute receptacle are adapted to receive respective pump and motor assemblies. Each of the volute receptacles is configured to receive the respective pump and motor assembly along a respective horizontal axis defined thereby. The drain pump volute receptacle includes a washing fluid input in direct communication with the circulation pump volute receptacle for receiving the washing fluid therefrom.