Abstract: The present invention discloses a sink mounted dishwasher having a closure mechanism (41, 140) in the drain (15) of the sink (2). An hydraulic control system (FIG. 6) for such a dishwasher is also disclosed together with an hydraulically operated liquid detergent dispenser (47, FIG. 7). The preferred form of hydraulic fluid is liquid rinse aid. Two forms of spray arm (28, 128) are also disclosed, each with a structure (20) which enables the spray arm to be removably and rotatably mounted within the sink.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 25, 1990
Date of Patent:
March 16, 1993
Assignee:
McIlwraith-Davey Pty Ltd.
Inventors:
Ralph A. Rigby, Bryan H. Marshall, Peter K. Le Leivre, Stuart A. Morley
Abstract: A sink located dishwasher is disclosed having a cover for the sink, a rack for dishes locatable in the sink, and a removable spray arm assembly mounted in the sink drain. The spary arm assembly includes a spray arm rotatably mounted at the upper end of a hollow shapft to rotate in the sink below the rack. A pair of seals are provided on the shaft to seal the shaft within the drain. Water is pumped from the drain above both seals and returned to the drain between the seals from where it flows up the hollow shaft and rotates the spray arm.