Device status indicator for a multi -dosing detergent delivery device

A state indicator and supply device technology, which is applied to household cleaning devices, tableware washing machines/rinsing machines, tableware washing machines/rinsing and rinsing machine parts, etc., which can solve the problems of undurable devices and mechanical wear.

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-09-09
RECKITT BENCKISER (UK) LTD
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[0004] Additionally, as long as there is a direct mechanical connection between the internal and external parts of the device, the connection itself is susceptible to mechanical wear, which may render the device less durable

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[0019] now refer to figure 1 , there is shown a device cover 100 having a transparent dome 110 with metal balls 120 confined within the peripheral region of the transparent dome. The transparent dome 110 and the ball 120 are formed on the outside of the device 100, while the inside of the device is provided with a mechanical rotating part 130 on which a magnet 140 is fixed.

[0020] While the details of the device itself are not important to an understanding of the invention, it should be noted that figure 1 The device to 3 is a multi-dose detergent supply device capable of supplying discrete doses of detergent into the dishwasher during one wash cycle and then automatically advancing to the next dose position for subsequent dishwashing cycles, and It should be noted that the status indicator forms an indication of the number of washes that have been performed or are still remaining, and thus the number of times that the device has dispensed or can still dispense detergent. ...

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The present invention concerns a multi-dosing detergent delivery device including a status indicator for providing an external indication of the internal status of the device. The indicator comprises a first element (140) internal to a main housing part (100) of the device and whose position is directly related to the status of the device and a second element (120) external of the main housing. The second element (120) and the first element (140) are linked together by means of magnetic attraction. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the first element (140) comprises a magnet and the second element (120) comprises a ferro-magnetic sphere, held within a transparent dome (110). The sphere (120) and dome (110) are mounted to the exterior of a main housing of the device and form an isolated sub-housing, whilst the magnet (140) is provided internally. Motion of the magnet (140) is translated to motion of the sphere (120) and a static scale adjacent to the path of movement of the sphere indicates the device status.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a device status indicator for a multi-dose detergent supply device. Background technique [0002] For many devices, it is desirable that they display external indications of the internal state of the device. For multi-dose detergent delivery devices it is necessary to provide an external indication of how many doses of detergent have been delivered or remain in the device. [0003] Generally, in simple mechanical devices where it is desired to avoid any electrical or electronic components, numbered or colored dials may be used to provide status indications or similar information. However, in certain harsh environments (such as dishwashers), it may also be desirable to provide as much isolation as possible between the inner working parts of the device and the outer housing components. Here, it is conceivable that in some circumstances it may be desirable to provide complete isolation between internal components. Also,...

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IPC IPC(8): A47L15/44
CPCA47L15/4463A47L15/4445
Inventor 卡尔-路德维格·吉布斯克里斯·埃夫斯塔西奥斯·豪斯麦克雷德斯
Owner RECKITT BENCKISER (UK) LTD
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