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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 01, 2008
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2004
Andre Bertram, Bielefeld, DE;
Erik Berends, Bielefeld, DE;
Michael Reilmann, Bielefeld, DE;
Miele & Cie. KG, Guetersloh, DE;
Abstract
A device for preventing foam or air bubbles from accumulating in a measuring zone of a turbidity sensor connected in a wash-water circuit of a dishwasher or washing machine includes a main flow conduit and a bypass conduit connected to the main flow conduit. The bypass conduit includes a first conduit section branching off from the main flow conduit, a second conduit section leading back into the main flow conduit at a junction, and an enlarged region of reduced flow velocity connected upstream of the junction. The enlarged region provides the measuring zone for the turbidity sensor, and includes a curved baffle and a downward-facing bulbous protuberance opposite the baffle so as to form a backflow region. The measuring zone is located within the backflow region in the bulbous protuberance.