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DISHWASHER WITH CONTROLLED ROTATION OF LOWER SPRAY ARM

  • US 20120097200A1
  • Filed: 10/21/2010
  • Published: 04/26/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/21/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An automatic dishwasher for washing dishes according to a cycle of operation, the dishwasher comprising:

  • a wash tub at least partially defining a wash chamber for receiving the dishes for washing;

    a first sprayer mounted within the wash chamber for movement within the wash chamber;

    a second sprayer located within the wash chamber;

    a liquid flow path fluidly coupling the wash chamber to the first sprayer and the second sprayer;

    a diverter valve located within the liquid flow path and having a valve element rotatable about a first axis of rotation between first and second positions to selectively divert liquid flowing from the wash chamber between the first and second sprayers, respectively; and

    a drive system moving the first sprayer in the wash chamber and having a first drive shaft rotatable about a second axis of rotation and operably coupled to the first sprayer to effect movement of the first sprayer;

    wherein the first axis and second axis are coaxial to partially integrate the diverter valve and the drive system to provide a compact configuration.

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