Detergent dispenser for a washer system
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1. A detergent dispensing system comprising:
- a dispensing valve for fluidly connecting to a detergent supply container;
a receptacle fluidly connected to the dispensing valve for receiving a predetermined quantity of detergent from the detergent supply container; and
a motor for displacing the receptacle between a fill position, connected to the dispensing valve, and a dispensing position, where the detergent is dispensed from the receptacle.
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Abstract
A detergent dispenser system is disclosed in which a dispensing valve is provided for fluidly connecting to a detergent supply container. A receptacle is connected to the dispensing valve for receiving a predetermined quantity of detergent from the detergent supply container. A motor is provided for displacing the receptacle between a fill position, connected to the dispensing valve, and a dispensing position, where the detergent is dispensed from the receptacle.
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20 Claims
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1. A detergent dispensing system comprising:
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a dispensing valve for fluidly connecting to a detergent supply container;
a receptacle fluidly connected to the dispensing valve for receiving a predetermined quantity of detergent from the detergent supply container; and
a motor for displacing the receptacle between a fill position, connected to the dispensing valve, and a dispensing position, where the detergent is dispensed from the receptacle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A detergent dispensing system comprising:
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a support plate formed in or affixed to an interior of a washer system, the support plate including a first opening and a second opening;
a dispensing valve connected to the support plate and cooperating with the first opening to define a fluid connecting to a detergent supply container;
a receptacle that is movable between a fill position and a dispensing position, the receptacle being fluidly connected to the dispensing valve in the fill position for receiving a predetermined quantity of detergent from the detergent supply container, and aligned with the second opening when displaced to the dispensing position, so as to dispense detergent from the receptacle into the interior of the washer system; and
a motor for displacing the receptacle between the fill position and the dispensing position. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16)
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13. A washer system comprising:
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an interior cabinet for retaining a plurality of articles to be washed;
a washer assembly for directing wash water onto the plurality of articles;
a cabinet door for enclosing the interior cabinet and enabling the plurality of articles to be inserted and removed;
a detergent dispensing system comprising;
a dispensing valve for fluidly connecting to a detergent supply container;
a receptacle fluidly connected to the dispensing valve for receiving a predetermined quantity of detergent from the detergent supply container; and
a motor for displacing the receptacle between a fill position, connected to the dispensing valve, and a dispensing position, where the detergent is dispensed from the receptacle. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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