Patent ID: 8834648
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. An automatic dishwasher for washing articles according to a cycle of operation, the dishwasher comprising: a wash tub at least partially defining a wash chamber for receiving the articles for washing; a first sprayer mounted within the wash chamber for movement within the wash chamber; a second sprayer located within the wash chamber; a liquid flow path fluidly coupling the wash chamber to the first sprayer and the second sprayer; a diverter valve located within the liquid flow path and having a valve element rotatable about a first axis of rotation between first and second positions to selectively divert liquid flowing from the wash chamber between the first and second sprayers, respectively; and a drive system moving the first sprayer in the wash chamber and having a first drive shaft rotatable about a second axis of rotation and operably coupled to the first sprayer to effect movement of the first sprayer; wherein the first axis of rotation and second axis of rotation are coaxial to partially integrate the diverter valve and the drive system to provide a compact configuration, wherein the diverter valve further comprises a second drive shaft coupled to the valve element such that rotation of the second drive shaft rotates the valve element between the first and second positions, and wherein one of the first and second drive shafts is received within the other of the first and second drive shafts.