Washing machine with a dispenser unit

Abstract

The present invention refers to a washing machine, such as a laundry washing machine or a dishwashing machine provided with an improved washing agent dispenser unit ( 1 ). The washing machine according to the invention comprises a dispenser unit ( 1 ) which is provided with a plurality of compartments ( 2 ) adapted to receive a chemical agent and with at least one electric load ( 3 ), the washing machine is characterised by comprising an electrical circuit ( 4 ) adapted to wirelessly power said electric

1 . A washing machine comprising a dispenser unit ( 1 ) which is provided with a plurality of compartments ( 2 ) adapted to receive a chemical agent and with at least one electric load ( 3 ) characterised by comprising an electrical circuit ( 4 ) adapted to wirelessly power said electric load ( 3 ). 
   
   
       2 . A washing machine according to  claim 1  wherein said electrical circuit ( 4 ) comprises a primary circuit ( 5 ) connected to a main power supply and provided with a first inductor ( 6 ), the electrical circuit ( 4 ) further comprising a secondary circuit ( 7 ) connected to the electric load ( 3 ) and provided with a second inductor ( 8 ). 
   
   
       3 . A washing machine according to  claim 2  wherein said dispenser unit ( 1 ) comprises a first stationary member ( 9 ) carrying the primary circuit ( 5 ) and a second movable member ( 10 ) carrying the secondary circuit ( 7 ). 
   
   
       4 . A washing machine according to  claim 3  wherein said second member ( 10 ) is movable relative to the first stationary member ( 9 ) between a first position in which the first and the second inductor ( 6 ,  8 ) are facing each other and a second position in which the inductors ( 6 ,  8 ) are spaced apart. 
   
   
       5 . A washing machine according to  claim 3  wherein the second movable member ( 9 ) is a drawer. 
   
   
       6 . A washing machine according to  claim 2  wherein the primary circuit ( 5 ) comprises an oscillating circuit ( 11 ) able to provide the first inductor ( 6 ) with an alternate voltage at a pre-set frequency. 
   
   
       7 . A washing machine according to  claim 1  wherein said electric load ( 3 ) comprises at least one light source. 
   
   
       8 . A washing machine according to  claim 7  wherein at least one light source is associated with each of said compartments ( 2 ) and is activatable in dependence on the selected washing machine program.