Additive dispenser for a washing machine

摘要

A washing machine includes a casing, a tub disposed within the casing, and a basket configured for receipt of articles to be washed. An additive pack dispenser is disposed within the casing above the tub and included a pack receiver configured for receipt of an additive pack therein. The receiver is biased to a first position wherein the additive pack is stored and is movable to a second position wherein the additive pack is dispensed by gravity from the receiver into the tub. An actuator is disposed proximate to the receiver and is oriented so as to move the receiver at a defined time to cause the receiver to move to the second dispense position and deposit the additive pack into the tub.

主权项

1. A washing appliance, comprising:
a casing; a tub disposed within said casing, the tub including a basket configured for receipt of articles to be washed; and an additive pack dispenser disposed within said casing above said tab, said dispenser comprising a pack receiver configured for receipt of an additive pack therein, said receiver biased to a first position wherein the additive pack is stored, said receiver movable to a second position wherein the additive pack is dispensed by gravity from said receiver into said rob; and an actuator disposed proximate to said receiver, said actuator oriented so as to move said receiver at a defined time to said second dispense position and deposit the additive pack into said tub; wherein said actuator is in communication with a fluid source and oriented so as to direct a fluid stream towards said receiver, defining an impingement surface, at the defined time to cause said receiver to move to said second dispense position.