Patent ID: 7434587
Filing Date: 2008-10-14
Classification: A47L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A water guide for an appliance, comprising: a case fixed to the appliance, the case enclosing an inner space, having an air inlet communicating with an atmosphere external to the case; a drain passage, provided in the case, having one end communicating with the external atmosphere and another end communicating with a sump for receiving washing water, at least part of the drain passage being routed via a point higher than a water level in the sump; a valve assembly, disposed above the drain passage, for selectively introducing external air into the drain passage via the air inlet; a feed passage, provided in the case, communicating with the sump and a water feed valve, part of the feed passage being higher than the water level in the sump wherein the drain passage is positioned within the appliance such that the entire drain passage is elevated higher than a highest elevation of the drain hose; and a water level sensor, provided in the case, for sensing a full water level in the sump.