18599065. DETERGENT SUPPLY DEVICE FOR CLOTHES PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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DETERGENT SUPPLY DEVICE FOR CLOTHES PROCESSING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Byeongwoo Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
Kwangmin Chun of Suwon-si (KR)
DETERGENT SUPPLY DEVICE FOR CLOTHES PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18599065 titled 'DETERGENT SUPPLY DEVICE FOR CLOTHES PROCESSING APPARATUS
The patent application describes a detergent supply device for a clothes treating apparatus, including a detergent container, a detergent pump module, a valve body, a plunger, an opening and closing member, and a sealing member.
- The device includes a detergent pump module with a pump and a valve opening for communication.
- A valve body connects to the detergent container and houses a movable plunger.
- An opening and closing member on the plunger controls the valve opening.
- The sealing member covers the valve body, with an opening sealing portion forming the valve opening.
- A sub-sealing portion on the sealing member contacts the opening and closing member when the valve is closed.
Potential Applications: - Laundry machines - Dishwashers - Industrial cleaning equipment
Problems Solved: - Accurate and controlled detergent dispensing - Prevents leaks and spills - Ensures proper cleaning performance
Benefits: - Efficient detergent usage - Reduced waste - Improved cleaning results
Commercial Applications: The detergent supply device can be used in various commercial settings such as laundromats, hotels, and restaurants to ensure precise and effective detergent dispensing for laundry and dishwashing operations.
Questions about the Detergent Supply Device: 1. How does the detergent pump module interact with the valve opening? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this device in commercial laundry operations?
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed herein is a detergent supply device for a clothes treating apparatus including a detergent container, a detergent pump module including a detergent pump and configured to communicate with a valve opening, a valve body configured to communicate with the detergent container at one end thereof, a plunger provided to be movable within the valve body, an opening and closing member provided on the plunger to open or close the valve opening in response to a movement of the plunger, and a sealing member including an outer circumferential sealing portion covering an outer circumferential surface of the valve body, an opening sealing portion extending from the outer circumferential sealing portion to cover at least a portion of an end of the valve body and forming the valve opening, and a sub-sealing portion provided integrally with the valve opening at an end of the opening sealing portion and contacting the opening and closing member when the valve opening is closed.
