Space efficient flow controller for dishwasher

Abstract

A flow controller for controlling water flow from a pump pumping water from a sump of a dish washer to a water conduit system of the dishwasher is provided. The flow controller comprises a plate with openings forming water outlets to the water conduit system, and a disc rotatably arranged in relation to the plate. The disc comprises openings arranged for allowing closing and opening of the water outlets in the plate during rotation of the disc. The disc comprises at least two annulus shaped portions. The at least two annulus shaped portions are located radially displaced, and the openings are formed in the at least two annulus shaped portions.

1 . A flow controller for controlling water flow from a pump pumping water from a sump of a dish washer to a water conduit system of the dishwasher, the flow controller comprising:
 a plate with openings forming water outlets to the water conduit system, and   a disc rotatably arranged in relation to the plate, the disc comprising openings arranged for allowing closing and opening of the water outlets in the plate during rotation of the disc;   wherein the disc comprises at least two annulus shaped portions, the at least two annulus shaped portions being located radially displaced, and wherein the openings are formed in said at least two annulus shaped portions.   
     
     
         2 . The flow controller according to  claim 1 , wherein the plate also comprises at least two annulus shaped portions corresponding to the at least two annulus shaped portions of the disc. 
     
     
         3 . The flow controller according to  claim 1 , wherein the openings in the disc are shaped as annulus sectors. 
     
     
         4 . The flow controller according to  claim 1 , wherein the water outlets are shaped as annulus sectors. 
     
     
         5 . The flow controller according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one water outlet is configured to be connected to a spray arm and wherein at least one water outlet is configured to be connected to a water tank. 
     
     
         6 . A dishwasher comprising the flow controller according to  claim 1 . 
     
     
         7 . The dishwasher according to  claim 6 , the dishwasher comprising at least one spray arm and at least one water tank, wherein at least one water outlet in the plate is connected to said at least one spray arm and wherein at least one water outlet in the plate is connected to said water tank.