Fluid inlet for controlled filling of a dishwasher

摘要

A fluid inlet housing for controlled filling of a dishwasher is provided. For example, a dishwasher comprising a tub for receiving dishware therein, a water conduit, and a fluid inlet housing is provided. The fluid inlet housing is in fluid communication with the tub and the water conduit. Additionally, the fluid inlet housing is configured to direct water from the water conduit into the tub. The fluid inlet housing comprises an inlet for receiving water from the water conduit and an outlet for directing water into the tub. The fluid inlet housing also comprises a first baffle positioned between the inlet and the outlet and configured to divide water flow from the inlet into divergent paths. Moreover, the fluid inlet housing further comprises a second baffle positioned between the first baffle and the outlet and configured to combine the divergent paths of water flow prior to flowing through the outlet.

主权项

1. A dishwasher comprising:
a tub for receiving dishware therein; a water conduit for providing water from an external source; and a fluid inlet housing directly connected to and in fluid communication with the tub and the water conduit, the fluid inlet housing configured to direct the water from the water conduit into the tub, the fluid inlet housing comprising:
an inlet for receiving the water from the water conduit;an outlet for directing the water into the tub, wherein the fluid inlet housing defines a base and two opposing sidewalls extending between the inlet and the outlet;a first baffle extending directly from the base and positioned between the inlet and the outlet and configured to divide flow of the water from the inlet into divergent paths; anda second baffle extending directly from the base and positioned between the first baffle and the outlet and configured to combine the divergent paths of the flow of the water prior to the outlet.