Abstract: The dishwashing machine has at least two washing vessels (10–12) that are separated from each other and are part of a structural assembly (3) that is capable of being pulled out as a whole from a casing (1) in which it is housed. Each such washing vessel (10–12) has at least a loading lid or door (17) that can be opened when the structural assembly (3) is in its pulled-out position.

Abstract: Dishwashing machine with a distribution valve (5) which is arranged on the delivery-side section of the washing liquor circulation pump and is provided with at least two outlets (51, 52, 53) connected via associated conduits (61, 62, 63) to rotating spray arms, as well as at least a shutter means (8). The shutter means (8) is not only adapted to be alternately displaced from a position in which it enables liquor to be delivered to at least a rotating spray arm to a position in which it enables a second rotating spray arm to be supplied with liquor, in accordance with a programmed stop time (D1) of the pump, but is also adapted to be displaced into a further position in which it enables liquor to be delivered to at least two rotating spray arms at the same time, in accordance with a second stop time (D2) of the same pump.

Abstract: A dishwashing machine comprises a stationary housing with an open front face and at least two structures for supporting wash load items. The support structures are able to slide horizontally with respect to the housing through the open front face of the housing. At least one of the support structures is capable of sliding horizontally jointly with a door, which closes the open front face of the housing, and is adapted to move in a substantially vertical direction along an inner surface of the door. The inner surface of the door is able to accommodate the front bulk of at least another one of the remaining support structures.

Abstract: Dishwashing machine comprising an outer casing (1) and a loading door (6) which is adapted to only close by means of sliding motions in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the open front face of the washing vessel of the machine. Within the thickness of the door (6) there are accommodated functional and hydraulic component parts (30, 15, 20, 25, 35, 5, 22, 36). Of some of these component parts, the portions requiring to be reached by the user are arranged along the upper edge (10) of the door (6).

Abstract: A household-type washing machine or similar appliance in which the washing assembly (3) is anchored to the stationary structure (1) by one or more anchoring devices (2). Each anchoring device includes at least two elastic elements (10, 20) arranged in series. Firmly secured to each elastic element is a rigid element (15, 25) whose free end portion (15) protrudes beyond the other elastic element (20). The elastic elements (10, 20) work in this manner as compression elastic means and the elastic constant of the anchoring devices (2) readily and automatically adapts to the different conditions that happen to prevail during a washing cycle.

Abstract: A washing machine in which the washing assembly (3) is anchored to the stationary structure (1) by means of anchoring devices (2), each one of which includes at least two elastic elements (10, 20) arranged in series and enclosed in a rigid housing (50). Firmly secured to first end portions (11, 21) of the elastic elements (10, 20) there are rigid elements (14, 24) that extend inside the respective elastic elements (10, 20) and have their free end portions in the shape of hooks (15, 25) defining the anchoring points of the device (2). The free end portions (15, 25) protrude from apertures (33, 43) provided in mutually opposed bottom portions (32, 42) of the housing (50) against which are capable of abutting the second end portions (12, 22) of the same elastic elements (10, 20). As a result, the latter are subject to a variable extent of compression during the washing cycle.

Abstract: A shock absorber damps the vibrations that are generated in a washing assembly of a horizontal axis washer. The shock absorber is of the type containing a magnetorheological fluid. A method carried out in a real-time mode throughout the duration of the operation cycles of the machine varies at least one of the rheological properties of the medium and, in due proportion, the vibration damping power of the shock absorber. The method is based on the monitoring of a physical quantity that is representative of the variations in the balance conditions of the washing assembly. The invention provides effective and immediate damping of the vibrations caused by an unbalanced washload in the rotating drum, without any interruption or modification of the washing cycle selected and set by the user.