Patent ID: 8347898
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. An automatic dishwasher configured to perform a cycle of operation to clean utensils comprising: a tub defining a wash chamber having an open face for receiving utensils for washing; a closure element for closing the open face; a first dish rack located within the wash chamber and comprising a bottom and a peripheral side wall extending upwardly from the bottom; a rotatable spray arm located beneath the first dish rack and having a primary spray passing through the bottom of the first dish rack to define a first wash zone in the wash chamber; at least one rotatable sprayer located within the wash chamber and having a primary spray defining a second wash zone in the wash chamber; a pump assembly for supplying liquid to the rotatable spray arm; a drive link coupling the rotation of the rotatable spray arm and the rotatable sprayer; and a driver coupled to and moving one of the rotatable spray arm, rotatable sprayer, and drive link, and thereby simultaneously rotating the rotatable spray arm and the rotatable sprayer; wherein the driver is independent from the pump assembly; wherein the rotatable spray arm rotates within a first plane and the at least one rotatable sprayer rotates within a second plane that is perpendicular to the first plane.