
The
Patent application claims
"A dishwasher machine (1), in particular a domestic dishwasher machine, is described, comprising a washing container (2) and devices for washing items to be washed by means of washing solution, as well as a sound wave generator (5), wherein the sound wave generator (5) is used to generate a sound wave which at least assists the drying process of the items to be washed. In order to achieve the highest possible efficiency of the drying process, the sound wave generator (5) is designed to deliver sound waves of different frequency and/or amplitude."
Bosch says that zapping the dishes with ultrasound instead could be a far more energy efficient way of drying them off.
1 - soniclean in the kitchen |
2 - energy efficiency from ultrasonic. |
3 - saving of natural resources |
An innovative ultrasonic dishwasher from Alexey Danilin needs only one glass of water for a month of constant use without any detergents!
Onis dishwasher from De Dietrich - washing by ultrasound
Designers behind Onis dishwasher want make dish washing more environmentally friendly, as well as more economical and practical. Onis consumes minimum of water and does the job with no harmful detergents whatsoever. Instead, the dishwasher will utilize the combination of ultrasound and some type of acidifier, like vinegar. Similar combination is employed in several hi-tech industries.