Spray tines for a dishwasher rack

a technology for dishwashers and racks, applied in the direction of cleaning using liquids, washing/rinsing tableware, house cleaners, etc., can solve the problem of not cleaning consistently all interior surfaces

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-11-22
HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
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For items having an interior cavity such as tall glasses or other containers, challenges are encountered in effectively cleaning the interior surfaces of the cavity and particularl

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[0016]The present invention provides tines that can provide a spray into the interior of containers placed onto a rack of a dishwasher. More particularly, the present invention provides hollow tines or tines having an internal fluid path for feeding washing fluid to an opening at or near an upper end of the tine. As the fluid is sprayed or ejected from the opening, it provides for cleaning the interior of glasses, containers, and other dishes placed over the tines. Reference now will be made in detail to embodiments of the invention, one or more examples of which are illustrated in the drawings. Each example is provided by way of explanation of the invention, not limitation of the invention. In fact, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. For instance, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment can be used with another ...

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Tines that can provide a spray into the interior of containers placed onto a rack of a dishwasher are provided. More particularly, hollow tines or tines having an internal fluid path for feeding washing fluid to one or more openings at or near an upper end of the tines are described. As a fluid is sprayed or ejected from the opening(s), it provides for the cleaning of the interior of glasses, containers, and other dishes placed over the tines.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to tines for the rack of dishwasher appliance that can provide a spray for cleaning dishes, particularly the interior of containers such as glasses, cups, bowls, and others.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Modern dishwashers typically include a wash chamber where e.g., detergent, water, and heat can be applied to clean food or other materials from dishes and other articles being washed. Often an upper rack assembly is disposed close to the top of the washing chamber and is used to hold glasses, cups, and other small items. Typically, a lower rack assembly is positioned near the bottom of the chamber and a considerable distance below the upper rack. This provides vertical clearance to place dishes and platters on edge (i.e. a vertical orientation) and to place food preparation bowls and pots up-side-down on the lower rack for washing.[0003]Each rack normally is supplied with an array of spaced apart, generally vertical tines o...

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IPC IPC(8): A47L15/42
CPCA47L15/4278A47L15/428A47L15/50A47L15/508
Inventor BUDDHARAJU, SATISH KUMAR RAJUBOYER, JOEL CHARLESGNADINGER, ERRINCROSBY, JONATHAN CHARLESDEVINS, ERIC B.
Owner HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
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