Apparatus and method for dispensing fluid
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1. A method of dispensing a fluid into a washing device including a wash chamber, said method comprising:
- positioning a fluid dispensing system within a door assembly including an inner wall, an outer wall, and a cavity defined therebetween, the inner wall includes an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the fluid dispensing system is fixedly coupled to the inner wall and/or outer wall;
determining an amount of fluid to dispense; and
pumping the determined amount of fluid within the wash chamber.
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Abstract
A method of dispensing a fluid into a washing device including a wash chamber. The method includes positioning a fluid dispensing system within a door assembly including an outer wall, an inner wall, and a cavity defined therebetween. The inner wall includes an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the fluid dispensing system is fixedly coupled to the inner wall and/or the outer wall. The method further includes determining an amount of fluid to dispense and pumping the determined amount of fluid within the wash chamber.
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1. A method of dispensing a fluid into a washing device including a wash chamber, said method comprising:
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positioning a fluid dispensing system within a door assembly including an inner wall, an outer wall, and a cavity defined therebetween, the inner wall includes an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the fluid dispensing system is fixedly coupled to the inner wall and/or outer wall;
determining an amount of fluid to dispense; and
pumping the determined amount of fluid within the wash chamber. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A fluid dispensing system for a dishwasher door assembly, said system comprising:
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at least one storage tank fixedly coupled within the door assembly;
at least one pump fixedly coupled within the door assembly;
at least one dispenser extending at least partially through the door assembly;
at least one conduit in flow communication with said tank, said pump, and said dispenser; and
a control board in electrical communication said pump. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A dishwasher comprising:
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a cabinet comprising a tub having a front opening and a door assembly forming a wash chamber, said door assembly comprising an outer door panel, an inner door panel, and a plurality of sidewalls extending therebetween;
at least one fluid dispensing system, said system in flow communication with said wash chamber, said system comprising;
at least one tapered storage tank fixedly coupled within said door assembly;
at least one peristaltic pump fixedly coupled within said door assembly;
at least one dispenser extending at least partially through said inner door panel; and
at least one flexible conduit removeably coupled to said door assembly and in flow communication with said tank, said pump, and said dispenser; and
a control board in electrical communication with said pump. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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