Fluid distribution system
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1. A fluid distribution system comprising, in combination:
- a valve having an end wall and an inlet, said end wall having a first segment and a second segment defining at least a first outlet;
a rotatable disc within said valve and defining a channel; and
motor means for rotating said rotatable disc to at least a first position wherein said channel substantially aligns with said first segment and a second position wherein said channel substantially aligns with said first outlet, whereby said inlet of said valve selectively communicates with said first outlet.
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Abstract
A dispensing system is disclosed herein and includes a valve, a rotatable disc within the valve, and a motor for selectively rotating the disc to certain positions. Positioning of the disc, via the motor, establishes communication between the inlet of the valve and one of at least two outlets.
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1. A fluid distribution system comprising, in combination:
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a valve having an end wall and an inlet, said end wall having a first segment and a second segment defining at least a first outlet;
a rotatable disc within said valve and defining a channel; and
motor means for rotating said rotatable disc to at least a first position wherein said channel substantially aligns with said first segment and a second position wherein said channel substantially aligns with said first outlet, whereby said inlet of said valve selectively communicates with said first outlet. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A fluid distribution system for use in a washing machine, having a tub, comprising, in combination:
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a valve having an inlet and at least a first outlet and a second outlet;
a rotatable disc within said valve and defining a channel;
motor means for rotating said rotatable disc to at least a first position wherein said channel substantially aligns with said first outlet and a second position wherein said channel substantially aligns with said second outlet, whereby said inlet of said valve selectively communicates with said first outlet and said second outlet; and
a dispenser having at least a first receptacle, in communication with said first outlet, and a second receptacle, in communication with said second outlet, said dispenser including an outlet port in communication with said tub, whereby said first and second receptacles selectively communicate with said inlet. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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