TECHNICAL FIELD
Present disclosure in general, relates to a washing machine. Particularly, but not exclusively,
the disclosure relates to a dispenser tray for a washing machine. Further, the embodiments of
the disclosure, discloses a detergent dispenser assembly for a washing machine.
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
Conventionally, a washing machine is provisioned with a separate compartment for
dispensing the detergent. A discrete assembly is manufactured and positioned either at the
exterior of the washing machine or within the cabinet of a washing compartment, in order to
blend and convey the detergent along with water to the washing compartment. The detergent
blended water would aid in cleansing the soiled clothes.
During operation of the washing machine, a motor is equipped to tumble and rotate a drum
loaded with soiled clothes for cleaning within the washing machine. Rotational speed of the
motor would cause the washing machine to vibrate. This vibration is progressively
transferred to the components attached and secured to the washing machine, thereby vibrating
the components secured to the washing machine. Further, washing machines are equipped
with detergent dispensing means or detergent trays at a convenient reach for the user. The
user during operation of the washing machine tends to open the detergent tray for adding the
detergent into the dispenser. When the detergent tray is opened, the detergent tray due to
gravity tends to sag and move in vertical and horizontal directions within the slider or groove.
Thus, these components subject to vibration, results in component failure due to fatigue
stress. On prolonged usage, the fixture of the components fails, thereby rendering nonusability
of the product. Additionally, the amplitude of vibration of these loosely positioned
components would produce undesirable noises.
In general, the detergent tray is fitted into the cabinet of the washing machine such that,
extrusion of the detergent drawer from the cabinet feels wobbly and cheap. Also, when the
detergent tray is extruded, the detergent tray tends to sag due to gravity and vibrates along
vertical and horizontal planes, thereby making the arrangement inconvenient to the user.
In view of the above, there is a need for developing a damper assembly for a washing
machine component such as a detergent dispenser, which overcomes one or more limitations
stated above.
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SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
One or more shortcomings of the prior art are overcome by a system as claimed and
additional advantages are provided through the system as claimed in the present disclosure.
Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present
disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein
and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.
In one non-limiting embodiment of the disclosure a detergent dispenser assembly for a
washing machine is disclosed. The detergent dispenser assembly comprises a base member,
wherein the base member is connectable to the washing machine. A detergent dispenser tray
is configured with plurality of slider arms, wherein each of the plurality of slider arms is
configured with at least one protrusion. At least one damper member, wherein the at least one
damper member comprises at least one first skid plate and at least one second skid plate are
fixed to an at least one lateral plate member. Further, the at least one first skid plate and the at
least one second skid plate are spaced apart from each other. At least one stopper plate is
fixed to the at least one lateral plate member, wherein the at least one stopper plate is
configured adjacent to one end of the at least one first skid plate and the at least one second
skid plate. Also, one or more resilient members are configured on the at least one lateral plate
member, wherein one or more resilient members are configured to provide resisted sliding
motion to the detergent dispenser tray when the plurality of slider arms comes in contact with
the one or more resilient members, wherein the at least one protrusion comes in contact with
either of the at least one first skid plate and the at least one second skid plate when operating
the detergent dispenser tray thereby damping amplitude of vibration on the detergent
dispenser assembly.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one protrusion provided on each of
the plurality of slider arms are in frictional contact with the at least one second skid plate
during operation of the detergent dispenser tray.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the base member is configurable at a
predetermined location in the washing machine to dispense detergent into a detergent drain
member.
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In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the detergent drain member is fixed to the base
member for draining the detergent into the washing machine.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the base member is provisioned with plurality of
grooves for mounting the at least one damper member.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one first skid plate and the at least
one second skid plate facilitate for guiding the plurality of slider arms into the base member.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the detergent dispenser tray is provisioned with a
gripper handle to grip and actuate the detergent dispenser tray in and out of the base member.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one damper member is provisioned
with at least one first indentation to accommodate the at least one protrusion to restrict the
dispenser tray from sliding out of the base member, at open position.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one protrusion engages with at least one
cut-out to accommodate the at least one protrusion to restrict the detergent dispenser tray
from sliding, at closed position.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, one or more resilient members are formed by at
least one of Nylon, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene, polyoxymethylene, polypropylene,
stainless steel and aluminium.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
The novel features and characteristic of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims.
The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and
advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description
of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures. One
or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the
accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a detergent dispenser assembly according to an
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
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Figure 2 illustrates an exploded view of the detergent dispenser assembly according to an
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of a damper member according to an exemplary
embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 4 illustrates a perspective sectional view of one part of a detergent dispenser assembly
according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 5 illustrates a top view of the detergent dispenser assembly in open position according
to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 6a illustrates perspective view of the detergent dispenser assembly in open condition
according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 6b illustrates a detergent dispenser tray within the damper member in magnified view.
Figure 7 illustrates a top sectional view of the detergent dispenser assembly in closed position
according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 8 illustrates an embodiment of the damper member according to an exemplary
embodiment of the present disclosure.
The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One
skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative
embodiments of the system illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the
principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE
While the embodiments in the disclosure are subject to various modifications and alternative
forms, specific embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the figures and
will be described below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the
disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all
modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the scope of the disclosure.
The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof used in the disclosure,
are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a device, system, method that
comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include
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other components not expressly listed or inherent to such system, or assembly, or device. In
other words, one or more elements in a system proceeded by “comprises… a” does not,
without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in
the system.
In order to overcome the limitations stated in the background, the present disclosure provides
the following paragraphs which describe the present disclosure with reference to Figures 1 to
8. In the figures, the same element or elements which have same functions are indicated by
the same reference signs.
A detergent dispenser assembly of a washing machine comprises a base member, wherein the
base member is connectable to the washing machine. A detergent dispenser tray is configured
with plurality of slider arms, wherein each of the plurality of slider arms is configured with at
least one protrusion. At least one damper member provisioned with at least one lateral plate
member configured with at least one first skid plate and at least one second skid plate. Also,
one or more resilient members are configured on the at least one lateral plate member,
wherein one or more resilient members and either of the at least one first skid plate and the at
least one second skid plate provide resisted sliding motion to the detergent dispenser tray
when the plurality of slider arms comes in contact with the at least one damper member.
Figure 1 is an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure which illustrates a detergent
dispenser assembly (100). The detergent dispenser assembly (100) is configured at a
predetermined location in a washing machine [not shown in figures]. The detergent dispenser
assembly (100) consists of a base member (1) and a detergent dispenser tray (2), wherein the
base member (1) is provided with at least one compartment (C) for passage of the detergent
into a washing compartment [not shown in figures] of the washing machine. The at least one
compartment (C) of the base member (1) enables a user to blend detergent with water,
wherein the water is supplied to the washing machine from an external source. The at least
one compartment (C) of the detergent dispenser tray (2) receives water from an external
source. The detergent dispenser tray (2) comprises of plurality of slider arms (3), wherein the
plurality of slider arms (3) are arranged parallel to one another and are arranged either side of
the detergent dispenser tray (2). The detergent dispenser tray (2) is operably configured to the
base member (1), to aid a user to operate the detergent dispenser tray (2) in open position
(OP) [as shown in Figure 5] and closed position (CP) [as shown in Figure 7].
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In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the detergent dispenser assembly (100) is
configured to at least one of exterior surface of the washing machine.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the detergent dispenser assembly (100) is
provisioned with a bracket (B) on the either sides. The bracket (B) aids in configuring the
detergent dispenser assembly (100) at a predetermined location in the washing machine.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the detergent dispenser assembly (100) is fixed
on at least one of a top surface, a front surface or any other location in the washing machine
that is reachable to the user.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the detergent dispenser assembly (100) is
configured to the washing machine by at least one of fastening, clamping, welding, soldering,
snap-locking and any other means of securing the detergent dispenser assembly (100).
Figure 2 is an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure which illustrates an exploded
view of the detergent dispenser assembly (100). The base member (1) of the detergent
dispenser assembly (100) is positioned in the predetermined location of the washing machine,
and is used to firmly fix the detergent dispenser assembly (100) to the washing machine.
Additionally, a top cover (15) is mounted to the base member (1), to form an enclosure and
secure the detergent dispenser assembly (100) in the washing machine.
The base member (1) is provided with plurality of grooves (12), wherein the plurality of
grooves (12) houses at least one damper member (5) within the base member (1). The at least
one damper member (5) is secured within the base member (1) by fastening means (16). The
detergent dispenser tray (2) comprising plurality of slider arms (3) is accommodated into the
base member (1). In an embodiment, the detergent dispenser tray (2) is provisioned with a
gripper handle (13), to aid a user in opening and closing the detergent dispenser tray (2) from
the detergent dispenser assembly (100).
At least one protrusion (4) is provided on each of the plurality of slider arms (3) at
predetermined locations, wherein the at least one protrusion (4) aids in exerting frictional
force on the surface of the at least one damper member (5), to provide a restricting sliding
motion of the detergent dispenser tray (2) over the at least one damper member (5).
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In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a detergent drain member (11) is provided
between the lower portion of the base member (1) and the detergent dispenser tray (2). The
detergent drain member (11) facilitates in conveying the detergent from the detergent
dispenser tray (2) and water from the external source, to the washing compartment of the
washing machine.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the detergent drain member (11) is fixed between
the base member (1) and the detergent dispenser tray (2) by at least one of fastening, adhesive
bonding, snap-locking, position-fitting, soldering, welding, and any other means that serves
the purpose.
Figure 3 illustrates is an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure which illustrates
the at least one damper member (5). The at least one damper member (5) comprises of at least
one lateral plate member (8). In one embodiment the at last one lateral plate member (8) is
configured to have a substantially C-shaped structure. The top and bottom portions of the at
least one lateral plate member (8) is provided with at least one first skid plate (6) and at least
one second skid plate (7). The at least one first skid plate (6) and the at least one second skid
plate (7) are configured to receive and guide the plurality of slider arms (3) of the detergent
dispenser tray (2).
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one first skid plate (6) and the at least
one second skid plate (7) are arranged parallel to one another, and the at least one stopper
plate (9) is provided adjacent to the lateral plate member (8) forming a C-shaped structure
with one end of the damping member (5) enclosed.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one first skid plate (6) and the at least
one second skid plate (7) are moulded to the at least one lateral plate member (8), in order to
form an integral structure of the at least one damper member (5).
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one first skid plate (6) and the at least
one second skid plate (7) are fixed to the at least one lateral plate member (8) by at least one
of fastening, snap-fitting, adhesive joining, press-fitting, welding, soldering, brazing and any
other means of fixing.
One or more resilient members (10) are provisioned on the at least one lateral plate member
(8), wherein one or more resilient members (10) are configured on an internal face of the at
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least one lateral plate (8), such that, plurality of slider arms (3) come in frictional contact with
the one or more resilient members (10). Further, the one or more resilient members (10) are
positioned in between the at least one first skid plate (6) and the at least one second skid plate
(7). The one or more resilient members (10) exerts resilient force on the plurality of slider
arms (3), at the point of contact.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, one end of the one or more resilient members
(10) is fixed to the at least one lateral plate member (8), such that, free end of the one or more
resilient members (10) exhibits resilient forces on the plurality of slider arms (3). The one or
more resilient members (10) are at least one of leaf spring, a compression spring, a torsional
spring, a diaphragm and any other resilient member which has a predefined amount of coefficient
of friction and stiffness. The one or more resilient members (10) are formed by a
material, including but are not limited to, Nylon, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene,
polyoxymethylene, polypropylene, stainless steel and aluminium.
Referring back to figure 3, the at least one lateral plate member (8) of the at least one damper
member (5) is provisioned with a bracket (B) at one end and at least one stopper plate (9) at
the other end. The bracket (B) aids in securing the at least one damper member (5) to the base
member (1) of the detergent dispenser assembly (100). The at least one stopper plate (9) is
fixed adjacent to the at least one first skid plate (6) and the at least one second skid plate (7),
wherein the at least one stopper plate (9) is used to restrict excess motion of the plurality of
slider arms (3), when the detergent dispenser tray (2) is operated from open to close position.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one damper member (5) is
provisioned with at least one first indentation (14a) and at least one cut-out (14b) at a
predefined location, such that, the at least one first indentation (14a) provided on the at least
one first skid plate (6) and the at least one second skid plate (7) is shaped to restrict the
detergent dispenser tray (2) from sliding out of the base member (1).
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one cut-out (14b) are formed on each of
the at least one first skid plate (6) and the at least one second skid plate (7) to restrict the
movement of the at least one protrusion (4) of the plurality of slider arms (3) at closed
position (CP).
Figure 4 is an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure which illustrates a top
sectional view of one part of the detergent dispenser assembly (100). The at least one damper
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member (5) (not shown) is fixed to the base member (1) by means of a fastener (16). The
fastener (16) secures the at least one damper member (5) positioned in the plurality of
grooves (12) of the base member (1), wherein the fastener (16) ensures that the at least one
damper member (5) is restricted from any movement, during operation of the detergent
dispenser tray (2).
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one second skid plate (7) is
positioned within the plurality of grooves (12), wherein the at least one second skid plate (7)
receives and accommodates the plurality of slider arms (3) of the detergent dispenser tray (2)
[as shown in Figure 5].
Further, on operating the detergent dispenser tray (2) to open position (OP) [as shown in
Figure 5], the plurality of slider arms (3) of the detergent dispenser tray (2), are in frictional
contact with the at least one second skid plate (7). This frictional contact enables the at least
one protrusion (4) to maintain point contact with the at least one first skid plate (6), to assist
the user in effortless and linear draw of the detergent dispenser tray (2). Further, the frictional
contact between the plurality of slider arms (3) and the at least one second skid plate (7)
ensures that the detergent dispenser tray (2) does not slide within the at least one damper
member (5) due to gravitational forces and vibration of the washing machine, thereby
providing a restricted draw out from the base member (1).
In an embodiment, on operating the detergent dispenser tray (2) into the at least one damper
member (5), the one or more resilient members (10) exert resilient force on the plurality of
slider arms (3) in order to restrict the movement of the plurality of slider arms (3).
Figure 6a and 6b are exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure which illustrates a
side view of the detergent dispenser tray (2) in open position (OP). Referring to figure 6a, on
operating the detergent dispenser tray (2) through the at least one damper member (5), the at
least one protrusion (4) of the plurality of slider arms (3) is subjected to vertical force. The
vertical force is due to the frictional contact between the at least one protrusion (4) in contact
with the at least one first skid plate (6). The vertical force is exerted by the at least one first
skid plate (6) on the at least one protrusion (4), thereby providing firm positioning to the
detergent dispenser tray (2) and mitigating vertical movement of the detergent dispenser tray
(2). The at least one protrusion (4) is in point contact with the at least one skid first plate (6),
wherein the at least one protrusion (4) is subjected to deflection by moving the plurality of
slider arms (3) of the detergent dispenser tray (2) from closed position (CP) to open position
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(OP) such that, the deflection of the at least one protrusion (4) exerts resisted force on the at
least one first skid plate (6).
Further, the plurality of slider arms (3) are held within the at least one damper member (5)
such that, the resilient forces from the one or more resilient members (10) exert horizontal
force on the plurality of slider arms (3). Since the one or more resilient members (10) apply a
constant restricted force on the plurality of slider arms (3), the detergent dispenser tray (2)
has mitigated horizontal movement of the detergent dispenser tray (2) in open position (OP).
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the restricting motion applied by the at least one
protrusion (4) of the plurality of slider arms (3) and the one or more resilient members (10)
ensures that the detergent dispenser tray (2) does not operate to open and close positions, due
to vibration produced by the washing machine.
Figure 7 is an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure which illustrates top sectional
view detergent dispenser assembly (100) in closed position (CP). On operating the detergent
dispenser tray (2) into a closed position (CP), the at least one protrusion (4) of the plurality of
slider arms (3) moves along the surface of the at least one first skid plate (6), and the at least
one protrusion (4) engages in the at least one cut-out (14b). In an embodiment, engagement
between the at least one protrusion (4) and the at least one cut-out (14b), ensures that the at
least one protrusion (4) is in contact with the at least one stopper plate (9) receives and
secures the at least one protrusion (4) of the plurality of slider arms (3). Further, the at least
one stopper plate (9) aids in damping the vibration transmitted from the washing machine to
the detergent dispenser assembly (100), when the detergent dispenser tray (2) is in closed
position (CP).
In an embodiment, the point contact between the at least one protrusion (4) and the at least
one first skid plate (6), mitigates the vertical component vibrations transmitted from the
washing machine, thereby avoiding the vertical movement of the detergent dispenser tray (2).
The at least one protrusion (4) of the plurality of slider arms (3) is snap-locked and restricted
by the at least one cut out (14b), in order to restrain the detergent dispenser tray (2) in the at
least one damper member (5).
In an embodiment, the plurality of slider arms (3) is in line contact with the at least one
second skid plate (7) of the at least one damper member (5).
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In an embodiment, the at least one protrusion (4) is provided on at least one of the top portion
and bottom portion of the plurality of slider arms (3).
Figure 8 illustrates another embodiment of the at least one damper member (5). Referring to
figure 8, the at least one damper member (5) is provisioned with three resilient members (10),
wherein each of the three resilient members (10) offers resisted sliding motion to the
detergent dispenser tray (2) thereby mitigating vibration transmitted from the washing
machine, at various positions of the detergent dispenser tray (2) in open position (OP) and
closed position (CP).
ADVANTAGES
In an embodiment, the horizontal and vertical movement of the detergent dispenser tray in
open position and closed position is mitigated.
In an embodiment, the detergent dispenser tray is prevented from sliding to open condition
during operation of the washing machine due to gravity and vibration.
In an embodiment, the detergent dispenser tray is configured with a linear draw motion,
thereby minimizing the force required to operate the detergent dispenser tray by the user.
In an embodiment, due to resilient forces exerted on the slider arms by the one or more
resilient members, the detergent dispenser tray stays in place at all positions between open
position and closed position.
EQUIVALENTS
With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having
skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the
plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural
permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.
It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially
in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open”
terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the
term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be
interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those
within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an
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intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such
intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims
may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce
claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the
introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular
claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such
recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at
least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be
interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of
definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of
an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that
such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the
bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two
recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention
analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is
intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a
system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that
have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or
A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one
of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having
skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B,
or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and
B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be
further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase
presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings,
should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of
the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the
possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.”
In addition, where features or aspects of the disclosure are described in terms of Markush
groups, those skilled in the art will recognize that the disclosure is also thereby described in
terms of any individual member or subgroup of members of the Markush group.
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While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and
embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and
embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be
limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.
REFEREAL NUMERICALS:
PARTICULARS NUMERICALS
Base member 1
Detergent Dispenser tray 2
Plurality of slider arms 3
Protrusion 4
Damper member 5
First skid plate 6
Second skid plate 7
Lateral plate member 8
Stopper plate 9
Resilient member 10
Detergent drain member 11
Grooves 12
Gripper handle 13
First Indentation 14a
Cut-out 14b
Top Cover 15
Fasteners 16
Bracket B
Compartment C

WE CLAIM:
1. A detergent dispenser assembly (100) for a washing machine, comprising:
a base member (1), wherein the base member (1) connectable to the washing
machine;
a detergent dispenser tray (2) configured with plurality of slider arms (3),
wherein each of the plurality of slider arms (3) is configured with at least one
protrusion (4); and
at least one damper member (5), comprising,
at least one first skid plate (6) and at least one second skid plate (7)
fixed to an at least one lateral plate member (8), wherein the at least one first
skid plate (6) and the at least one second skid plate (7) are spaced apart from
each other;
at least one stopper plate (9) fixed to the at least one lateral plate
member (8), wherein the at least one stopper plate (9) is configured adjacent to
one end of the at least one first skid plate (6) and the at least one second skid
plate (7); and
one or more resilient members (10) configured on the at least one
lateral plate member (8), wherein one or more resilient members (10) are
configured to provide resisted sliding motion to the detergent dispenser tray
(2) when the plurality of slider arms (3) comes in contact with the one or more
resilient members (10), wherein the at least one protrusion (4) comes in
contact with either of the at least one first skid plate (6) and the at least one
second skid plate (7) when operating the detergent dispenser tray (2) thereby
damping amplitude of vibration on the detergent dispenser assembly (100).
2. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one protrusion (4)
provided on each of the plurality of slider arms (3) are in frictional contact with the at
least one second skid plate (7) during operation of the detergent dispenser tray (2).
3. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base member (1) is
configurable at a predetermined location in the washing machine to dispense
detergent into a detergent drain member (11).
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4. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the detergent drain member (11) is
fixed to the base member (1) for draining the detergent into the washing machine.
5. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base member (1) is
provisioned with plurality of grooves (12) for mounting the at least one damper
member (5).
6. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one first skid plate (6)
and the at least one second skid plate (7) facilitate for guiding the plurality of slider
arms (3) into the base member (1).
7. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the detergent dispenser tray (2) is
provisioned with a gripper handle (13) to grip and actuate the detergent dispenser tray
(2) in and out of the base member (1).
8. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one damper member
(5) is provisioned with at least one first indentation (14a) to accommodate the at least
one protrusion (4) to restrict the dispenser tray (2) from sliding out of the base
member (1), at open position (OP).
9. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one protrusion (4) engages
with at least one cut-out (14b) to accommodate the at least one protrusion (4) to
restrict the detergent dispenser tray (2) from sliding, at closed position (CP).
10. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein one or more resilient members
(10) are formed by at least one of Nylon, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene,
polyoxymethylene, polypropylene, stainless steel and aluminium.
11. A washing machine comprising a detergent dispenser assembly (100) as claimed in
claim 1.