Abstract: A dishwasher and method for operating the same utilize a check valve in a rotatable docking port to control the flow of fluid such as wash fluid or pressurized air to a rotatable conduit supported in the rack of a dishwasher.

Abstract: A camera unit includes a camera, a supporting part, a nozzle, and a hose. The supporting part supports the camera on a front surface side thereof, has a back surface side fixed on a body for placement thereof, and has a through-hole that penetrates through the front and back surface sides. The nozzle has a proximal end part inserted into the through-hole from the front surface side and a distal end part that is arranged to be capable of discharging a fluid toward a lens of the camera. The hose passes through an opening of the through-hole on the back surface side and is connected to the proximal end part of the nozzle in the through-hole to supply the fluid to the nozzle. Furthermore, the supporting part has a pressing part that protrudes in a radial direction thereof in the through-hole and presses an outer circumference of the hose.

Abstract: A washing machine having separate washing arrangements, comprising a housing (1), and, arranged within said housing (1), a first automatic washing system (2) and a second automatic washing system (3). The housing (1) contains a first washing area (4) for accommodating the first automatic washing system (2) and a second washing area (5) for accommodating the second automatic washing system (3), said first washing area (4) and second washing area (5) being arranged one on the left and the other on the right. The vertical plane upon which are located the axis of the first automatic washing system (2) and the axis of the second automatic washing system (3) and the vertical plane of the center line of the top of the present washing machine form an angle.

Abstract: Cleaning device for cleaning a transparent cover of a camera, in particular a lens of the camera, comprising at least one cleaning agent feed line and at least two cleaning agent spraying elements.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance includes a cabinet having a top panel and a wash tub positioned within the cabinet and defining a wash chamber for receipt of articles for washing. A bulk tank is positioned below the top panel and defines a reservoir for storing wash additive, the reservoir defining a primary outlet for supplying wash additive into the wash chamber. In addition, a dispensing device, which may include a manual pump, a gravity fed supply valve, or an electronic pump, is fluidly coupled to the reservoir and conveniently positioned for selectively dispensing wash additive, e.g., for pretreating an article of clothing.

Abstract: The substrate processing apparatus includes common piping which guides a processing liquid to a branching portion, supply piping which guides the processing liquid from the branching portion to a chemical liquid nozzle, return piping which guides the processing liquid from the branching portion, and a discharge valve which changes a flow rate of the processing liquid supplied from the common piping to the branching portion. The discharge valve makes a valve element stationary at a plurality of positions including a discharge execution position at which the processing liquid is supplied from the common piping to the branching portion at a flow rate larger than a maximum value of a suction flow rate and a discharge stop position at which the processing liquid is supplied from the common piping to the branching portion at a flow rate smaller than the maximum value of the suction flow rate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a washing machine that includes a tub disposed in a main body of the washing machine to store water. A circulation apparatus includes a circulation pump operable to circulate the water in and out of the tub. A detergent supply apparatus is coupled to the circulation apparatus to discharge detergent to the circulation apparatus so that operation of the circulation pump causes the discharged detergent to be supplied to the tub.

Abstract: To prevent over-pickling of a steel strip during pickling pause, and shorten the time required to switch between pickling operation and pickling pause, a pickling device includes: a pickling tank for storing acid solution and for pickling a steel strip by allowing the steel strip to travel therethrough while the steel strip is immersed in the acid solution; a heat exchanger for heating the acid solution in the pickling tank; a circulation tank for storing the acid solution, provided separately from the pickling tank; an acid-solution circulation unit configured to circulate the acid solution between the pickling tank and the acid-solution storage tank; and a control device configured to control the acid-solution circulation device to maintain a liquid level of the acid solution in the pickling tank at a level below a traveling height of the steel strip.

Abstract: The invention relates to an accessory part to be used in connection with cleaning a suction bag emptying device (13), the accessory part comprising a lid (25) for closing a container (15) in the emptying device (13), and a capsule containing agent to be used for cleaning the emptying device (13) in connection with the lid (25). The invention further relates to a suction bag emptying device (13).

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus and a cleaning method are provided. The cleaning apparatus is used for removing a residue on a substrate, and includes: a deformable device arranged on the substrate; and an excitation device configured to generate an excitation source for the deformable device, so as to enable the deformable device to be deformed under the effect of the excitation source, thereby to drive the substrate to vibrate and enable the residue to fall off from the substrate.

Abstract: A cleaning device, intended to spray at least one fluid towards a surface to be cleaned of a motor vehicle, such as an optical sensor of an optical detection system, comprises at least one fluid intake and distribution device (D) into which are selectively admitted a cleaning fluid and a drying fluid through two distinct sets of runs from an intake end-fitting (110, 111) specific to each fluid. According to the invention, a blocking element (5) is provided in the intake and distribution device (D). This blocking element is movable between a first position of blocking of the set of runs for a cleaning fluid and a second position of clearing of this set of runs for a cleaning fluid.

Abstract: An automated can adjustment system for a can cleaning system and associated method is disclosed. The automated can adjustment system can store different stage height information corresponding to various cans with different heights in a controller. The stage height information corresponding to the different can heights is associated with and recallable by various preset buttons operatively coupled with the controller. The controller is configured to communicate with the one or more drive mechanisms to adjust one or more stage heights based on the stage height information recalled when a particular preset button is selected. Different stage heights may be changed by then selecting a different preset button associated with a can having a different height.

Abstract: A household appliance for treating at least one item according to at least one cycle of operation includes a treating chemistry dispenser receiving a unit dose container and having a door moveable between an opened position and a closed position, a piercing mechanism located proximate to the treating chemistry dispenser and having a piercer that is moveable between a non-piercing position and a piercing position where the piercer is moved to perforate a unit dose container received within the treating chemistry dispenser.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated methods are disclosed for washing a plurality of beverage containers. The apparatus may include an enclosure, a holder positioned in the enclosure, a receptacle for a beverage container in the holder, and an injector coupled to the enclosure. The holder may rotate in the enclosure about an axis of rotation. As the holder rotates, the receptacle may move (e.g., rotate) through a plurality of positions about the axis of rotation. The receptacle may be positioned to receive a beverage container in a first position about the axis of rotation. When rotated to a second position about the axis of rotation, the receptacle may be aligned with the injector and the injector may provide a fluid inside the beverage container in the receptacle. The receptacle may be positioned to drain the fluid from the beverage container in the receptacle in the second position or after being rotated to a third position.

Abstract: A wheel guide rail for lateral delimitation of a washing area of a vehicle treatment installation has an elongated housing and several light modules distributed along the housing. The housing has several openings distributed over its length. Each light module includes a mounting base mounted in one of the openings of housing and at least one light source mounted in the mounting base.

Abstract: A retracting rack for an appliance such as a dish washing appliance. The rack may be positionable between a stowed position and a deployed position. A spring may drive the rack towards the stowed position. A locking mechanism may be used to secure the rack in one or more positions.

Abstract: A cabinet includes a front panel having an opening at a front side, a door seated on the front panel, the door having a diameter greater than that of the opening to open/close the opening, a control panel located at a top part of the front panel, the control panel defining a seating recess configured to seat a top part of the door and a draw hole at a lateral side of the seating recess, a detergent box drawably located in the draw hole and configured to receive detergent, a handle panel coupled to a front side of the detergent box, the handle panel including one side configured as an avoidant surface corresponding to a shape of an outer circumference of the seating recess, and a preventing part configured to prevent the avoidant surface from being spaced apart from the front side of the detergent box.

Abstract: A washing machine comprising a cabinet that defines an interior with an access opening. A tank located within the interior. A first rotatable basket is located within the tank and defines a first washing compartment. A tower is rotatable about a rotational axis and is at least partially located within the first rotatable basket. A second rotatable basket defines a second washing compartment and is at least partially located within the first washing compartment and is mounted to the rotatable tower. A motor is drivingly coupled to the rotatable tower. A centrifugal dispensing assembly is coupled to the second rotatable basket. The centrifugal dispensing assembly comprises a first container that defines a first reservoir. A first centrifugal chamber is fluidly coupled to the first reservoir and is located centrifugally downstream of the first reservoir. A second centrifugal chamber is centrifugally downstream of the first centrifugal chamber.

Abstract: The invention describes three compartments for cleaning and dispensing fuel and cleaning out fuel storage tanks with a minimum amount of down time.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a main body, a washing tub provided inside the main body, and configured to wash dishes therein, a fixed nozzle assembly fixed to one side of the washing tub, and configured to spray washing water; and a vane installed inside the washing tub in such a way to be movable along a first direction, and configured to reflect washing water sprayed from the fixed nozzle assembly toward the dishes.