Dishwasher with straw carrier
The collet straw carrier addresses the inconsistency in washing straws by using a collet mechanism with biasing mechanisms to securely hold straws of varying diameters and lengths, ensuring thorough cleaning in a dishwasher.
US20250040781A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-02-06MIDEA GROUP CO LTD
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- US18/926781
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-06
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Abstract
A carrier for one or more straws of an appliance such as a dish washing appliance. The carrier and / or rack may be in fluid communication with one or more spray elements when in a stowed position within a dishwasher tub. The one or more carriers may route fluid from the one or more spray elements to wash an interior and / or an exterior of at least one straw. The body of the carrier may include one or more adjustable portions. The carrier may be adjustable to engage one or more straws of varying lengths / diameters. The carrier may include one or more fixed portions. The carrier may include one or more biasing mechanisms. The carrier may include one or more members having one or more tubes.
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