Drying Apparatus
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1. A drying apparatus comprising:
- an outer case, a portion of the outer case defining a cavity in which articles can be dried,an outlet disposed at the lower end of the cavity,a liquid treatment module arranged downstream of the outlet, the liquid treatment module being removable from the drying apparatus and including a liquid dispersal unit, anda chamber for removably receiving the liquid treatment module, electrical connectors being provided within the chamber and on the liquid treatment module to connect electrically the liquid treatment module to the drying apparatus, the electrical connectors forming electrical connections when the liquid treatment module is received in the chamber.
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A drying apparatus includes an outer case, a portion of the outer case defining a cavity in which articles can be dried and an outlet disposed at the lower end of the cavity. A removable liquid treatment module is arranged downstream of the outlet and within the outer case, the liquid treatment module including a liquid dispersal unit. By providing a liquid treatment module that is removable, the liquid treatment module can be easily and quickly replaced by an unskilled user without undue burden. The invention is particularly suitable for use in a hand dryer.
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1. A drying apparatus comprising:
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an outer case, a portion of the outer case defining a cavity in which articles can be dried, an outlet disposed at the lower end of the cavity, a liquid treatment module arranged downstream of the outlet, the liquid treatment module being removable from the drying apparatus and including a liquid dispersal unit, and a chamber for removably receiving the liquid treatment module, electrical connectors being provided within the chamber and on the liquid treatment module to connect electrically the liquid treatment module to the drying apparatus, the electrical connectors forming electrical connections when the liquid treatment module is received in the chamber. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14)
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