Whirlpool Corporation
SANITATION DEVICE

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Abstract:

A sanitation system includes a drum configured to be positioned within a body of an appliance. The drum includes a lifter on an interior surface. A sanitation device is selectively disposed within the drum. The sanitation device includes a housing. A heatsink is integrally formed with the housing. The heatsink and the housing form an outer structure free of apertures. A sensor assembly is disposed within the outer structure. The sensor assembly includes a humidity sensor configured to sense humidity. A light source is disposed within the outer structure.

Status:
Application
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

22 Jul 2021

Issue date:

18 Nov 2021