Patent ID: 7216654
Filing Date: 2007-05-15
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. A dishwasher having a steam discharger, the steam discharger comprising: a fan housing having a steam intake port in communication with a cavity of the dishwasher and a steam exhaust port which penetrates a side of the cavity, wherein the fan housing is configured to receive a fan and a fan motor therein, and to guide steam from the cavity out through the steam exhaust port; an intake port cover movably installed within the fan housing, wherein the intake port cover is configured to open and close the steam intake port of the fan housing; and a coupler configured to link the intake port cover with a rotational shaft of the fan motor, and to transfer a driving force of the fan motor to the intake port cover so as to selectively open and close the steam intake port of the fan housing.