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Dishwasher

a technology for dishwashing machines and utensils, which is applied in the field of utensils, can solve the problems of user or child scalding, floor wetness, and hot and humid environment that would make a user feel uncomfortable,

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-03-27
LG ELECTRONICS INC
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[0010]An object of the present invention is to provide a dishwasher having an improved condenser that rapidly condenses steam.
[0024]Moreover, it is possible to prevent mildew from forming at a corner due to the condensed water collecting on the floor.

Problems solved by technology

However, a dishwasher using the ventilation-type drying method has a drawback in that high-temperature, high-humidity air is directly discharged out of the tub, creating a hot and humid environment that would make a user feel uncomfortable.
Also, due to the direct discharge of the high-temperature, high-humidity air, the user or child may be scalded.
During the discharge of the high-temperature, high-humidity air, steam may condense around a steam outlet and drip down to the floor, so that the floor becomes wet.
Further, is a danger that the user slips down onto the floor due to the condensed water collected on the floor.
Moreover, mildew may form from the collected the condensed water on the floor corner.
A dishwasher using the circulation-type drying method has a drawback in that steam is not condensed sufficiently because the condenser is small in size.
Due to the small-sized condenser, it takes a long time to dry the dishes and an additional condenser is required.

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[0071]FIG. 5 is a front view of a door liner of a dishwasher according to the present invention.

[0072]Referring to FIG. 5, the dishwasher includes an outside air guide 280 that is separately provided to suck in outside air.

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[0073]In the first embodiment, the steam inside the tub 110 is first condensed and then is mixed with the indoor air sucked in through the outside air guide 280. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the steam inside the tub 110 is mixed with the indoor air sucked in through the outside air guide 280 and then it is condensed.

[0074]In the dishwasher of FIG. 5, a fan assembly is attached to a front side of a door liner 271 to suck in steam from inside the tub 110. A condenser is connected to an outlet 254 of the fan assembly. An outside air guide 280 is connected to one side of the fan assembly to suck in outside air.

[0075]In the first embodiment (FIG. 3), the outside air inlet 255 is formed in a portion of the front surface of the fan housing 250. In this embodiment (FIG. 5), an outside air guide 280 is connected to the outside air inlet 255.

[0076]The outside air guide 280 is separately provided in the front side of the door liner 271, and the outlet is provided under the door 270. ...

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Abstract

A dishwasher includes a tub defining a washing chamber, and a door rotatably connected to the tub. The door includes a door cover and a door liner connected to a rear side of the door cover. A condenser is disposed between the door cover and the door liner to condense stream, and a fan assembly sucks steam inside the tub and supplies the sucked steam to the condenser.

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[0001]This application claims the benefit of Korea Patent Application No. 10-2006-0093869, filed Sep. 27, 2006, which is hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes as if fully set forth herein.DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART[0002]The present application is related to a dishwasher that sprays wash liquid through spray nozzles under high pressure to remove food residue left on dishes.[0003]The dishwasher includes a tub defining a washing chamber and a sump mounted on a bottom of the tub to contain the wash liquid. A washing pump is installed inside the sump to pump the wash liquid to the spray nozzles. The wash liquid is sprayed under high pressure through spray holes formed the ends of the spray nozzles. The wash liquid sprayed under high pressure collides against the surfaces of the dishes, so that food residue and impurities on the dishes are washed away to the tub.[0004]High-temperature steam in the dishwasher can be processed using a ventilation-type drying method and a cir...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47L15/42
CPCA47L15/486A47L15/4257A47L15/42A47L15/00
Inventor HAN, JUNG YOUPYOON, SANG HEONLEE, TAE HEE
Owner LG ELECTRONICS INC
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