Washing machine, ozone dissolving apparatus and method of washing
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1. A washing machine comprising:
- a washing volume and a mixing chamber below the washing volume and in fluid communication therewith by means of a drain outlet at the underside of the washing volume, wherein the mixing chamber is configured to receive water from the washing volume through the drain outlet;
at least one sparger within the mixing chamber for connection to an ozone source to introduce ozone into the water within the mixing chamber, wherein ozone containing water within the mixing chamber is capable of circulating between the washing volume and the mixing chamber through the drain outlet; and
wherein the sparger is configured to introduce at least some ozone into the water within the mixing chamber in a downward direction away from the washing volume.
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Abstract
A washing machine having a washing volume and a mixing chamber below the washing volume and fluid communication therewith by means of a drain outlet at the underside of the washing volume. The mixing chamber receives water from the mixing volume through the drain outlet. At least one sparger is disposed within the mixing chamber for connection to an ozone source to introduce ozone into the water within the mixing chamber. The sparger is configured to introduce at least some ozone into the water within the mixing chamber in a downward direction away from the washing volume.
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1. A washing machine comprising:
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a washing volume and a mixing chamber below the washing volume and in fluid communication therewith by means of a drain outlet at the underside of the washing volume, wherein the mixing chamber is configured to receive water from the washing volume through the drain outlet; at least one sparger within the mixing chamber for connection to an ozone source to introduce ozone into the water within the mixing chamber, wherein ozone containing water within the mixing chamber is capable of circulating between the washing volume and the mixing chamber through the drain outlet; and wherein the sparger is configured to introduce at least some ozone into the water within the mixing chamber in a downward direction away from the washing volume. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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