Removable tank for laundry bulk dispenser system
First Claim
1. An appliance configured to include removable storage tanks, the appliance comprising at least:
- a sensor housing;
a first storage container operatively connected to a first pump within a pedestal drawer positioned beneath the appliance, wherein the first storage container comprises an opening for allowing the sensor housing to attach to the first storage container, the first storage container being configured;
for insertion into a predetermined position within the appliance without the use of tools; and
to house a large amount of a first additive;
one pump connected to at least one valve, wherein the at least one valve is positioned at a first opening of the first storage container, wherein the pump facilitates flow of the first additive from the first storage container into the appliance; and
a controller operatively connected to the pump, wherein the controller is programmed to pump a defined amount of the first additive from the first storage container at a defined time interval.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for providing removable storage tanks in an appliance having a pedestal are disclosed. The systems include a storage container located in the pedestal and configured to house an additive. In addition, a cover may be positioned within the pedestal to secure the container within the pedestal. The methods include manufacturing the pedestal such that when a storage container is placed in the pedestal, the storage container will fit in a predetermined orientation. The storage container may be manufactured such that when the storage container is placed in the pedestal the storage container can be secured in the pedestal with a cover.
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10 Claims
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1. An appliance configured to include removable storage tanks, the appliance comprising at least:
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a sensor housing; a first storage container operatively connected to a first pump within a pedestal drawer positioned beneath the appliance, wherein the first storage container comprises an opening for allowing the sensor housing to attach to the first storage container, the first storage container being configured; for insertion into a predetermined position within the appliance without the use of tools; and to house a large amount of a first additive; one pump connected to at least one valve, wherein the at least one valve is positioned at a first opening of the first storage container, wherein the pump facilitates flow of the first additive from the first storage container into the appliance; and a controller operatively connected to the pump, wherein the controller is programmed to pump a defined amount of the first additive from the first storage container at a defined time interval. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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