Sound sealing system for a dishwasher

A dishwasher includes a frontal frame, a tub having a plurality of walls collectively define a washing chamber, and a door pivotally mounted to the frontal frame for sealing the washing chamber. During a washing operation, sound generated by operation of a mechanical pump escapes from below the dish...

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Main Authors MCALEXANDER RANDY D, TULLER BARRY E, JORDAN MARTY R, NEFF MARK B
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 26.02.2008
Subjects
CLEANING
CLEANING IN GENERAL
COFFEE MILLS
DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES
DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING
FURNITURE
HUMAN NECESSITIES
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
SPICE MILLS
SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
TRANSPORTING
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Summary:A dishwasher includes a frontal frame, a tub having a plurality of walls collectively define a washing chamber, and a door pivotally mounted to the frontal frame for sealing the washing chamber. During a washing operation, sound generated by operation of a mechanical pump escapes from below the dishwasher. To minimize sound from escaping and to provide a more enjoyable environment, a sound sealing system is mounted at a bottom portion of the dishwasher door. The sound seal system includes a sound tray that extends across the frontal frame below a bottom edge portion of the door. The sound tray can be directly, pivotally attached to the door, or an additional flexible seal is employed to span and seal a gap between the sound tray and the bottom portion of the door.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20030681093