Abstract: A drying apparatus for domestic machines such as dishwashers, washing machines or the like, having a liquid drying agent, a tank for the liquid drying agent and a rotatable distributor element for distributing the drying agent, and also a drive for the distributor element, wherein provision is made of a tank inlet for the return flow of the drying agent and a tank outlet for the removal of the drying agent, is proposed, said drying apparatus being improved in terms of leakage safety compared with the prior art. This is achieved according to the invention in that at least one closure element for closing the tank inlet and/or the tank outlet in a liquid-tight manner is provided.

Abstract: A control method for a wall-mounted drum washing machine, which removes foams remaining in a detergent box and a conditioner box at a final stage of a spin-drying process of the wall-mounted drum washing machine, thereby maintaining the detergent box and the conditioner box in a clean state.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus for rinsing and disinfecting utensils, on demand, with a controller operating the components that deliver a pre-determined volume or timed flow of water, and exposure time of sanitizer(s) to the intended objects. The spray embodiment has high performance conical spray nozzle(s) controlled by a controller that reduces water usage and that may vary depending on the viscosity of the material to be eliminated. The recirculating embodiment has a recirculating water system, with a controller operating the components that recirculate water throughout the system until the turbidity exceeds a chosen threshold, and displace with fresh water until the turbidity returns to a lower threshold. The water resumes recirculation until it again exceeds the chose turbidity threshold and the water in the system is again displaced by fresh water. Both spray and recirculating embodiments can contain multiple rinse stations.

Abstract: A washing machine includes a cabinet, a tub in the cabinet, an air supply unit, which is on an upper surface of the tub so as to supply air to the center of the tub in a circulating manner, a detergent dispenser including a detergent receiver, which is over one side of a front part of the tub so as to contain detergent, a subsidiary detergent receiver, which is over the opposite side of the front part of the tub so as to contain subsidiary detergent and a connecting hose connecting the detergent receiver and the subsidiary detergent receiver, and a dispenser cover for opening and closing the upper face of the detergent dispenser.

Abstract: A fiber optic component cleaning device includes a body, a feed spool mounted for rotation in the body, a take-up spool mounted for one-way rotation in the body and a central support assembly. A plunger is mounted for movement in the central support assembly and a drive is operably connected to the take-up spool and to the plunger. A cleaning material is wound onto and fed from the feed spool and to the take-up spool. A reservoir assembly is mountable to the body to apply a cleaning solution to the cleaning material.

Abstract: The collection chamber apparatus acts to separate multiple fluids during the wafer processing cycle. Round, fluid collection trays surround the round wafer to collect each individual fluid, recycling them for later reuse. The trays move up and down by use of air cylinders and stack into each other to prevent cross contamination of the other fluids. Two opposing pistons (air cylinders) lift the trays in pairs to form fluid collection chambers. Each collection chamber has a unique drain which enters a separation manifold, flowing into separate tanks for later reuse.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dishwasher (1) comprising a tub (2) wherein the washing items are washed, rinsed and dried, a fan (4) that enables the hot and humid air to be sucked from a suction channel (3) opening into the tub (2) during the drying process and to be mixed with the dry air from the outside environment in a certain ratio, an outlet port (5) that directs the air blown by the fan (4), a discharge channel (6) that is connected to the outlet port (5) of the fan (4) and that enables the air blown by the outlet port (5) of the fan (4) to be delivered to the outside environment, and a return channel (7) that enables the air blown by the outlet port (5) to be redelivered into the tub (2).

Abstract: A scent diffuser includes a holder configured to hold a replaceable scent member, the holder having at least one discharge port configured to discharge scent emitted from the scent member. The scent diffuser further includes a slider with a manipulation part accessible to a user, the slider being configured to move relative to the holder based on force applied by the user to the manipulation part, and the manipulation part being configured to transmit force to the slider, thereby causing the slider to move. The slider is configured to adjust an extent of an opening of the discharge port based on a position to which the slider is moved.

Abstract: A washing machine includes a rear panel mounted on a wall; a tub supported by the rear panel and configured to contain wash water; a front panel having an opening therein and on or in front of the tub; a rotatable drum in the tub; a driving unit providing power to the drum; a cover on the rear panel so as to cover the tub and the front panel; a water supply device supplying wash water to the tub; and a drain device having a drain filter in a wash water discharge path, the drain filter being configured to filter foreign matter in the wash water.

Abstract: Provided are a steam spraying apparatus and a clothing drying machine including the same. The steam spraying apparatus include a flow passage forming unit, a steam generating heater, and a nozzle. The flow passage forming unit has a flow passage for guiding water introduced through an inlet to an outlet. The steam generating heater applies heat to water flowing along the flow passage. A nozzle sprays steam generated by the heating of the steam generating heater at a certain pressure.

Abstract: A washing apparatus includes a housing and a plunge basket. The housing has a sidewall, a closed lower end and an open upper end, defining an internal cavity connected to the open upper end. The housing further has a surface defining a mating forming on the sidewall. The plunge basket is received through the open upper end and within the cavity, and includes a sidewall, a lower perforated surface and an open upper end, defining a compartment to receive clothing therein, a perforated lid removably connected to the open upper end, and a handle having a gripping portion and a rod extending therefrom, connected to the sidewall, and a reciprocal mating formation configured and arranged to cooperate with the mating formation on the housing to guide the plunge basket within the internal cavity of the housing.

Abstract: A washing machine and/or a fluid flow structure for a washing machine wash tank is provided. The wash tank is generally rectangular and includes a bottom wall, two side walls and two end walls extending upward from said bottom wall. The wash tank further includes at least one flow directional opening in at least one of the walls. In a preferred embodiment, the wash tank includes plurality of flow directional openings positioned along one of the side walls of the wash tank. A fluid flow structure is located within said wash tank, which includes a fluid flow guide surface, and a support for said guide surface. The guide surface includes an expansion structure that is designed to counteract expansion of the guide surface that occurs during operation of the washing machine. In one embodiment the expansion structure is an expansion slot that engages a portion of the guide surface.

Abstract: A portable resonance induction cleaning system for cleaning a process tubular or heat exchanger can include a portable high pressure plunger pump, which can provide a liquid to the portable resonance induction cleaning apparatus. The portable resonance induction cleaning apparatus can regulate flow of the liquid to provide pressurized pulses of the liquid with a resonance for removing fouling. A hose assembly or ram connecting mechanism can provide the pressurized pulses of the liquid to the process tubular or heat exchanger. Air can be used to control flow of the pressurized pulses of the liquid. A hydraulic intensifier can be in fluid communication with the portable resonance induction cleaning apparatus for receiving the air, and a hydraulic control valve can be bi-directionally engaged with the hydraulic intensifier and the hydraulic ram. The hydraulic ram can seal with the heat exchanger to provide the pressurized pulses of the liquid thereto.

Abstract: Provided is a substrate treating apparatus. The substrate treating apparatus includes a treating container having an opened upper portion, a substrate heating unit heating a substrate disposed in the treating container while supporting the substrate, and a treating solution supply unit supplying a treating solution onto the substrate disposed on the substrate heating unit. The substrate heating unit includes a rotatable chuck stage on which the substrate is placed, a rotation part having a hollow shape, the rotation part being coupled to the chuck stage to rotate the chuck stage, and a heat generation part disposed in the chuck stage.

Abstract: A container cleaning device includes a mounting plate shaped for accommodating a wafer; and a nozzle assembly disposed on the mounting plate and including a base and a shell complimentarily disposed on the base. The shell includes an inlet and at least one outlet member disposed on an edge. The base includes a recess communicating with the inlet, and at least one outlet element each being inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the shell. Each outlet member of the shell is adjacent to and communicates with the corresponding outlet element of the base.

Abstract: A pouch cleaning assembly that includes a treatment chamber and a guide assembly. The treatment chamber includes an elongated central channel extending therethrough. The guide assembly having a first side guide bar and a second side guide bar. The guide bars defining a channel therebetween that is structurally configured to facilitate the retention of spouts of a plurality of pouches in slidable engagement along the first and second guide bar. Any abutment of adjacent portions of the plurality of pouches within the treatment chamber define relative points of contact. The channel is positioned within the elongated central channel, wherein the channel is undulating in at least one of a vertical and a horizontal direction along the length thereof sufficient so as to substantially expose the relative points of contact between adjacent ones of the plurality of spouts so as to expose the same to the cleaning preparation.

Abstract: A washing machine including a door to open and close an opening for laundry. The door includes a first upper door, a second upper door disposed to allow at least one portion of the first upper door to be seen therethrough, and a lower door. The lower door includes a contraction preventing part to prevent the lower door from contracting when molded.

Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet, a drawer with a drawer body and a drawer panel, an accommodation unit in the drawer body and defining a space for receiving washing water, a discharge unit for discharging washing water from the accommodation unit to the outside of the accommodation unit, a water discharge channel for guiding discharged washing water in the discharge unit to the outside of the cabinet, and a residual water discharge unit that provides an alternative path for discharging washing water in the discharge unit to the outside of the cabinet, wherein at least a portion of the residual water discharge unit is exposed to and accessible from the outside of the cabinet based on the drawer body being withdrawn from the cabinet, and wherein the entire residual water discharge unit is covered by the cabinet based on the drawer body being retracted within the cabinet.

Abstract: A pallet jack washing apparatus for washing the forks of a pallet jack comprising an enclosure having an entrance end and one or more openings in the entrance end with a substantially open track for carrying the wheels of the pallet jack forks traversing within the enclosure from said opening. A spray apparatus surrounds the track, said spray apparatus having a plurality of spray heads for directing washing fluids towards the track from substantially all angles. The spray apparatus may be affixed within the enclosure or may be configured to travel lengthwise axially along the track to apply washing fluids to the forks, wheel mounts and front wheels of a pallet jack. The spray apparatus is connected through a cleaning fluid circuit to one or more sources of washing fluid. The method of using a pallet jack washing apparatus to wash, rinse and sanitize a pallet jack.

Abstract: A dishwasher having a spray unit fixed at a washing tub and configured to spray wash water, and a conversion assembly provided as to convert the direction of the wash water being sprayed from the spray unit toward a tableware basket. The conversion assembly includes a vane rotatably provided while disposed as to face with respect to the spray unit such that the direction of the converted wash water is adjusted. Through the structure as such, the spraying range of the wash water is extended, and may be able to minimize noise from the striking of the wash water against an inside wall or door of the dishwasher.