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Hydraulic distributor for a washing machine

  • US 7,293,435 B2
  • Filed: 03/22/2004
  • Issued: 11/13/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/16/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A hydraulic distributor for a washing machine comprising:

  • a rotating axle, water being directed from the mains to a plurality of compartments of the washing machine by means of the rotation of said rotating axle;

    a hydraulic body comprising an emptying pipe, a draining pipe and an exit pipe for re-circulation;

    a valve body housed inside said hydraulic body, wherein, by means of the rotation of the rotating axle, the valve body has a first position in which the flow from the emptying pipe is directed to the draining pipe, and a second position in which the flow from the emptying pipe is directed to the exit pipe for re-circulation; and

    a distribution nozzle which turns together with said rotating axle, said distribution nozzle transmitting the water coming from the mains to the corresponding washing machine compartment depending on an angular position of said distribution nozzle;

    whereinsaid valve body comprises a first wall that seals off the exit pipe for re-circulation when said valve body is in said first position and that seals off the draining pipe when said valve body is in said second position, andwhen said first wall of the valve body seals off the draining pipe, said distribution nozzle is positioned such that said distribution nozzle transmits any water coming from the mains to the draining pipe.

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