EP3054829A1 - Verbessertes dreiwegeventil zur verwendung in einer geschirrspülmaschine - Google Patents
Verbessertes dreiwegeventil zur verwendung in einer geschirrspülmaschineInfo
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- EP3054829A1 EP3054829A1 EP13773773.0A EP13773773A EP3054829A1 EP 3054829 A1 EP3054829 A1 EP 3054829A1 EP 13773773 A EP13773773 A EP 13773773A EP 3054829 A1 EP3054829 A1 EP 3054829A1
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- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 114
- 230000008929 regeneration Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 35
- 238000011069 regeneration method Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 35
- 239000012530 fluid Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- 238000005406 washing Methods 0.000 claims description 38
- 239000003599 detergent Substances 0.000 claims description 19
- 239000011347 resin Substances 0.000 claims description 17
- 229920005989 resin Polymers 0.000 claims description 17
- 238000005192 partition Methods 0.000 claims description 13
- 230000005484 gravity Effects 0.000 claims description 12
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 claims description 12
- 239000008399 tap water Substances 0.000 claims description 10
- 235000020679 tap water Nutrition 0.000 claims description 10
- 150000003839 salts Chemical class 0.000 claims description 9
- 239000012267 brine Substances 0.000 claims description 6
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims description 6
- HPALAKNZSZLMCH-UHFFFAOYSA-M sodium;chloride;hydrate Chemical compound O.[Na+].[Cl-] HPALAKNZSZLMCH-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 claims description 6
- 238000005342 ion exchange Methods 0.000 claims description 5
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- OYPRJOBELJOOCE-UHFFFAOYSA-N Calcium Chemical compound [Ca] OYPRJOBELJOOCE-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- JLVVSXFLKOJNIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N Magnesium ion Chemical compound [Mg+2] JLVVSXFLKOJNIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 235000014676 Phragmites communis Nutrition 0.000 description 1
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Classifications
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00
- D06F39/08—Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
- D06F39/088—Liquid supply arrangements
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
- A47L15/42—Details
- A47L15/4214—Water supply, recirculation or discharge arrangements; Devices therefor
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
- A47L15/42—Details
- A47L15/4229—Water softening arrangements
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00
- D06F39/007—Arrangements of water softeners
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a three-way valve suitable for use in a dishwasher which has a water softening unit for softening tap water and a salt container for regenerating an ion exchange material, in particular a resin of the softening unit.
- Tap water for use in the washers, for instance the dishwashers, the laundry washing machines, etc. is usually relatively hard. Hard water adversely affects the washing process. For instance if the dishes are washed with hard water, white precipitates are formed on the dishes so that they appear cloudy in a dishwasher. In addition, hard water causes scale formation and damages the dishwasher. Therefore, it is generally important to use soft water in dishwashers.
- an ion exchange material in particular a resin is utilized to absorb calcium and magnesium ions in the tap water. It is customary to provide dishwashers with built-in water softening units which use resin for softening tap water.
- the softening capacity of a resin is limited. Therefore, the resin must be replaced from time to time. Alternatively, the softening capacity of the resin can be restored by treating the resin with brine. This treatment is also referred to as “regeneration”.
- Dishwashers in which the resin can be regenerated have a refillable salt container for supplying brine to the softening unit. Such dishwasher are controlled to intermittently perform a regeneration process.
- the regeneration water inside the softening unit becomes highly corrosive.
- the regeneration water must be prevented from contacting an inner surface of the washing tub of the dishwasher. Therefore, the regeneration water which has been output by the softening unit at the end of a regeneration process into a sump of the washing tub must be immediately drained to an outside of the dishwasher by a pump without being circulated within the washing tub.
- EP 0 741 991 A1 discloses a dishwasher which has a resin container for storing resin to reduce the degree of water hardness.
- the dishwasher also includes a salt container for storing salt which is required for the regeneration of the resin.
- the resin container is fluidly connected with the washing tub by a pipe which opens into a sump that is located on the bottom of the washing tub.
- the sump is fluidly connected to a discharge line for drainage and two sprayer arms.
- An objective of the present invention is to provide a cost-effective and operationally reliable valve for use in a dishwasher for the purpose of selectively feeding the regeneration water and the softened water which are output by a water softening unit to separate lines.
- Another objective of the present invention is to provide a dishwasher in which the valve of the present invention is specifically used for protecting the washing tub from the corrosive effect of the regeneration water which is output by a softening unit.
- the three-way valve of the present invention comprises a valve chamber which includes an inlet port, a first outlet port and a second outlet port.
- the inlet port is suitable for receiving softened water or regeneration water delivered from a water softening unit of a dishwasher.
- the first outlet port and the second outlet port are both in fluid communication with the inlet port.
- the first outlet port is arranged at a first position.
- the second outlet port is arranged at a second position which is higher than the first position.
- the three-way valve of the present invention further comprises a valve member which is provided in form of a float. The valve member is movably arranged within the valve chamber between the first position and the second position. At the first position, the first outlet port is entirely obstructed by the valve member and the second outlet port is open.
- the first outlet port is open and the second outlet port is entirely obstructed by the valve member.
- the mass and the volume of the valve member are configured such that when the valve chamber is filled with softened water, the gravity force which acts on the valve member exceeds the buoyancy force which acts on the valve member so that the valve member is held at the first position.
- the mass and the volume of the valve member are also configured such when the valve chamber is filled with the regeneration water, the buoyancy force which acts on the valve member exceeds the gravity force which acts on the valve member so that the valve member is held at the second position.
- valve member is movably supported by a guide means which is arranged inside the valve chamber.
- valve member is guided upwards through the resultant action of gravity and buoyancy when the valve chamber is filled with the regeneration water.
- the valve member is guided downwards through the resultant action of gravity and buoyancy when the valve chamber is filled with softened water.
- the walls of the valve chamber configure a guide which guides the valve member upwards or downwards.
- the valve member has a shape which fits between the walls of chamber. A small clearance is provided between the walls of the valve chamber and the valve member. Thereby, the valve member can smoothly move upwards or downwards like a shuttle between the outlet ports.
- the valve chamber has two subchamber which are maintained in fluid communication.
- the inlet port opens into a first subchamber.
- the outlet ports branch off from the second subchamber into which the valve member is movably arranged.
- the first subchamber and the second subchamber function like a floodgate. Thereby, a response of the valve member to the incoming water is improved.
- each of the outlet ports has a seat.
- the valve member has a sealing means which is configured to abut against a respective seat so as to inhibit the flow through the respective outlet port.
- the seats and the sealing member have a matching form. Thereby, a leak-tight engagement between the valve member and the respective outlet ports is attained.
- valve member is provided in form of a block-shaped float.
- the sealing means is configured by two seal members which are respectively arranged on an upper surface and a lower surface of the block-shaped float.
- valve member is provided in form of a ball-shaped float.
- the sealing means is configured by an outer surface of the ball-shaped float.
- the ball-shaped float easily abuts against the outlet ports which are respectively formed at the deepest and the highest locations of the valve chamber.
- the dishwasher of the present invention includes a softening unit for softening tap water, and a salt container for regenerating an ion exchange material, in particular a resin within the softening unit.
- the dishwasher of the present invention further includes the three-way valve of the present invention.
- the three-way valve is arranged on a downstream side of the water softening unit to selectively conduct the regeneration water and the softened water which are output by the softening unit to different lines.
- the three-way valve specifically conducts the regeneration water directly into a sump of the dishwasher to be drained off outside the dishwasher by a pump without being circulated within a washing tub. Thereby, the washing tub is protected from the corrosive effects of the regeneration water.
- the dishwasher of the present invention further includes a water inlet for delivering the softened water into the washing tub.
- the water inlet is arranged on a wall of the washing tab at a location above the sump.
- the three-way valve specifically conducts the softened water to the water inlet. Thereby, softened water can be directly delivered into the washing tub without being mixed with any residual water in the sump.
- the water inlet has a nozzle which sprays the softened water towards a detergent dispenser.
- a content of the detergent dispenser can be completely flushed into the washing tub. Consequently, a decrease in the cleaning performance is avoided.
- a risk that any residual detergent in the detergent dispenser mixes later on with the rinsing water is also avoided. Consequently, the rinsing performance is improved.
- the three-way valve of the present invention operates through the action of gravity and buoyancy. Therefore, the three-way valve is trouble-free and easy-to-install in comparison to a conventional valve system which is electrically driven by additional control equipment.
- the three-way valve of the present invention enables feeding the regeneration water and the softened water output by the softening unit to different lines. Thereby, the dishwasher can be protected from the corrosive effects of the regeneration water. In addition the softened water can be separately utilized at other stations in the dishwasher without being initially passed through the sump. Thereby, the dishes are treated hygienically.
- the three-way valve of the present invention is also intended for use in a clothes washer.
- Figure 1 - is a schematic perspective view of a three-way valve as the valve member is held in the presence of softened water inside the valve chamber at a first position according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 2 - is a schematic perspective view of the three-way valve as the valve member is moving upwards according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 3 - is a schematic perspective view of the three-way valve as the valve member is held in the presence of regeneration water inside the valve chamber at a second position according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 4 - is a schematic front view of the three-way valve shown in Fig. 1.
- Figure 5 - is a schematic front view of the three-way valve shown in Fig. 3.
- Figure 6 - is a schematic side view of a dishwasher which has the three-way valve according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 7 - is a schematic perspective view of the dishwasher which has the three-way valve according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 8 - is a schematic perspective view of a nozzle, a retainer and a hose of the dishwasher shown in Figs. 6 and 7.
- Figure 9 - is a schematic rear view of the nozzle shown in Fig. 8.
- Figure 10 - is a schematic perspective rear view of the nozzle shown in Fig. 9.
- Figure 11 - is a schematic rear view of the retainer and the hose shown in Fig. 8.
- Figure 12 - is a schematic front view of the retainer and the hose shown in Fig. 11.
- Figure 13 - is a schematic perspective rear view of the retainer and the hose shown in Fig. 12.
- Figure 14 - is a schematic partial bottom view of the dishwasher shown in Figs. 6 and 7.
- the three-way valve (1) is suitable for use in a washer, in particular a dishwasher (2) (Figs. 1 to 5 and Fig. 14).
- the three-way valve (1) of the present invention includes a valve chamber (3) which has an inlet port (4), a first outlet port (6) and a second outlet port (7) (Figs.1 to 5 and Fig. 14).
- the inlet port (4) is suitable for receiving softened water or regeneration water which is delivered from a water softening unit (5) of the dishwasher (2) (Fig. 14).
- the first outlet port (6) and a second outlet port (7) are in fluid communication with the inlet port (4) (Figs. 1 to 5).
- the first outlet port (6) is arranged at a first position.
- the second outlet port (7) is arrange at a second position which is higher than the first position (Figs. 1 to 5).
- the three-way valve (1) of the present invention further includes a valve member (8) which is provided inform of a float.
- the valve member (8) is movably arranged within the valve chamber (3) between the first position and the second position (Figs. 1 to 5). At the first position, the first outlet port (6) is closed by the valve member (8) and the second outlet port (7) is open (Figs. 1 and 4). At the second position, the first outlet port (6) is open and the second outlet port (7) is closed by the valve member (8) (Figs. 3 and 5).
- the mass and the volume of the valve member (8) i.e., the float are configured such that when the valve chamber (3) is filled with softened water, the gravity force (G) that acts on the valve member (8) exceeds the buoyancy force (B) that acts on the valve member (8) so that the valve member (8) is held at the first position (Figs. 1 and 4).
- the mass and the volume of the valve member (8), i.e., the float are further configured such that when the valve chamber (3) is filled with regeneration water, the buoyancy force (B) that acts on the valve member (8) exceeds the gravity force (G) that acts on the valve member (8) so that the valve member (8) is held at the second position (Figs. 3 and 5).
- the average density of the valve member (8) has a value which is between the density of soft water and the density of the regeneration water.
- the regeneration water has a relatively high salt concentration in comparison to the softened water.
- the mass and volume of the valve member (8) can be adjusted such that the above conditions are satisfied. Thereby, the regeneration water and the soft water are respectively conducted to the first outlet port (6) and the second outlet port (7).
- valve member (8) is movably supported by a guide means (not shown) which is arranged inside the valve chamber (3).
- the valve member (8) is guided by the guide means upwards or downwards under the action of gravity and buoyancy.
- the three-way valve (1) further includes a partition wall (9) which partitions the valve chamber (3) into two subchambers, namely a first subchamber (10) and a second subchamber (11) (Figs. 1 to 5).
- the first subchamber (10) and the second subchamber (11) are maintained in fluid communication through one or more than one aperture (12) which is formed into the partition wall (9) (Figs. 1 to 5).
- the inlet port (4) opens into the first subchamber (10) (Figs. 1 to 5).
- the first outlet port (6) and the second outlet port (7) branch off from the second subchamber (11) (Figs. 1 to 5).
- valve member (8) is movably arranged within the second subchamber (11) (Figs. 1 to 15).
- the partition wall (9) prevents the water which streams into the valve chamber (8) from disturbing the valve member (8).
- the first and second subchambers (10, 11) function like a floodgate. Thereby, a response of the valve member (8) to the water flowing into the valve chamber (3) is improved. In addition, a smooth operation of the valve member (8) is attained.
- the aforementioned guide means (not shown) is arranged inside the second subchamber (11).
- the valve member (8) is guided by the guide means upwards or downwards within the second subchamber (11) under the action of gravity and buoyancy.
- the partition wall (9) opposes a lateral wall (13) of the second subchamber (11) (Figs. 1 to 5).
- the valve member (8) is placed between the partition wall (9) and said lateral wall (13) with a little clearance (Figs.1 to 5).
- the partition wall (9) and the lateral wall (13) of the second subchamber (11) together configure a guide (14) in which the valve member (8) moves upwards or downwards under the action of gravity and buoyancy (Figs. 1 to 5).
- the volume of the first subchamber (10) is greater than the volume of the second subchamber (11) (Figs. 1 to 5). Thereby, an operation of the valve member (8) is further regulated.
- first outlet port (6) is formed on a bottom of the second subchamber (11) (Figs. 1 to 5).
- second outlet port (7) is formed on a ceiling of the second subchamber (11) (Figs. 1 to5).
- first outlet port (6) and the second outlet port (7) are arranged to oppose each other.
- the valve member (8) rectilinearly moves up or down like a shuttle between the first position and the second position in accordance with a density of the water inside the valve chamber (3).
- the aperture (12) is closer to a bottom of the valve chamber (8) than a ceiling of valve chamber (8) (Fig. 1 to 5).
- a fraction of the water which flows into the first subchamber (10) immediately streams into the second subchamber (11).
- a response of the valve member (8) to the water flowing into the valve chamber (3) is further improved.
- the cross section of the aperture (12) has a surface area which is substantially as large as each of the inner cross sections of the first outlet port (6) and the second outlet port (7) (Figs. 1 to 5). Thereby, a flow from the first subchamber (10) into the second subchamber (11) is further regulated.
- the inlet port (4) is formed on a bottom of the first subchamber (10) (Figs. 1 to 5).
- first subchamber (10) and the second subchamber (11) have rectangular cross-sections within a plane which is perpendicular to a direction along which the valve member (8) moves upwards or downwards (Figs. 1 to 5).
- first outlet port (6) and the second outlet port (6) respectively have a first seat (15) and a second seat (16) (Figs. 1 to 5).
- the valve member (8) has a sealing means which is configured to abut against the first seat (15) when the valve member (8) is held at the first position.
- the sealing means abuts against the second seat (16) when the valve member (8) is held at the second position.
- valve member (8) is a block (17) which has an upper surface (18) and a lower surface (19) (Figs. 1 to 5).
- the block (17) has the shape of a rectangular prism, in particular a cubic shape.
- the sealing means is configured by an upper seal member (20) and a lower seal member (21) which are respectively arranged on the upper surface (19) and the lower surface (20) of the block (17) (Figs. 1 to 5).
- each of the upper seal member (20) and the lower seal member (21) has the form of a truncated cone (Figs. 1 to 5).
- the inner surfaces of the first seat (15) and the second seat (16) each has the form of a truncated cone (Figs. 1 to 5).
- the three-way valve (1) has a sensing unit (not shown) which is configured to detect whether the valve member (8) is at the first position or the second position.
- the sensing unit outputs a respective signal which is indicative of the position of the valve member (8).
- the signal is utilized to trigger an analysis unit (not shown) to respectively analyze the saltiness and the softness of the regeneration water and the softened water output by the three-way valve (1), and to judge whether the regeneration process/softening process has been successful.
- the signal which is output by the sensing unit is utilized to monitor whether the three-way valve (1) functions properly.
- the sensing unit is configured by one or more than one reed relay.
- the block (17) has a water permeable hollow portion (22) (Figs. 1 to 5). Thereby, the incoming water also flow through the valve member (8) as it fills the valve chamber (3).
- valve member (8) is a ball (not shown).
- sealing means is configured by the outer surface of the ball-shaped valve member (8).
- valve chamber (3) and valve member (8) are made from a plastic material.
- the average density of the valve member (3) has been adjusted by using counter weights attached to or built into the float.
- the three-way valve (1) is due to its constitution and working principle practically maintenance-free.
- the dishwasher (2) includes a washing tub (23) for receiving dishes to be cleaned, a door (24) for opening/closing the washing tub (23), a detergent dispenser (25) for dispensing chemical substances such as detergent softener and the like (Figs. 6 and 7).
- the detergent dispenser (25) is arranged on an inner side of the door (24).
- the dishwasher (2) further includes a sump (26) which is arranged on a bottom of the washing tub (23) for collecting water delivered into the washing tub (23), a softening unit (5) for softening tap water and a salt container (not shown) for supplying brine to the softening unit (5) for regenerating an ion exchange material, in particular a resin within the softening unit (5) (Fig. 14).
- the softening unit (5) has an inlet (not shown) and an outlet (27).
- the inlet of the softening unit (5) is configured to receive tap water or brine.
- the outlet (27) is configured to output softened water or regeneration water to an inlet port (4) of the three-way valve (1) (Fig. 14).
- the dishwasher (2) of the present invention further includes a three-way valve (1) as defined in any one of the above embodiments.
- the inlet port (4) is fluidly connected to the outlet (27) of the softening unit (5).
- the first outlet port (6) opens directly into the sump (26).
- the second outlet port (7) is fluidly connected to a water inlet (28) via a hose (39).
- the water inlet (28) is for delivering the softened water which is output by the softening unit (5) into the washing tub (23) (Figs. 6 and 7).
- the water inlet (28) is arranged on a wall of the washing tab (23) at a location above the sump (26) (Fig. 6).
- the water inlet (28) has a nozzle (29) (Figs. 6 and 7).
- the water inlet (28) is arranged on a side wall (30) of the washing tub (23).
- the nozzle (29) is configured to spray the water received by the water inlet (28) towards the detergent dispenser (25).
- a content of the detergent dispenser (25) can be completely flushed into the washing tub (3). Consequently, a decrease in the washing performance is avoided.
- a risk that any residual detergent in the detergent dispenser (25) mixes with the rinsing water is avoided. Consequently, the rinsing performance is improved.
- the nozzle (29) is arranged on a front side wall (30) of the washing tub (23) (Figs. 6 and 7). In this embodiment, the nozzle (29) is located in the proximity of the detergent dispenser (25). Thereby, the risk of being obstructed by any items in the washing tub (3) is substantially avoided. In addition, the detergent can be entirely flushed into the washing tub (3) with less amount of water.
- the dishwasher (2) includes at least two racks (31).
- the water inlet (28) is arranged on side wall of the washing tub (31) at a height which is between the upper rack (31a) and the lower rack (31b). Thereby the nozzle is prevented from being obstructed by any dishes placed in the racks (31a, 31b) (Figs. 6 and 7).
- the nozzle (29) comprises a hub (32) for receiving the softened water from the three-way valve (1) (Figs. 8 and 9).
- the hub (32) has a first opening (33) which is arranged on an inner side thereof and a second opening (34) which is arranged on an outer side thereof (Figs. 8 and 9).
- the first opening (33) and the second opening (34) are fluidly connected by a channel (35) which is configured to eject the softened water towards detergent dispenser (25) (Figs. 6 and 9).
- the hub (32) has a substantially convex shape (Fig. 8) that projects into the washing tub (3).
- the cross sectional area of the second opening (34) is smaller than the cross sectional area of the first opening (33). Thereby, the water can be jetted towards the detergent dispenser (25).
- the dishwasher (2) includes a retainer (36) for mounting the nozzle to the water inlet (28) on the side wall (30).
- the nozzle (29) is fixed by a bayonet connection to the retainer (36).
- a sealing member (not shown) is provided between the nozzle (29) and the retainer (36) to attain a leak-tight connection.
- the dishwasher (2) includes a water receptacle (38).
- the dishwasher (2) further includes a metering unit (37) for measuring the amount of water taken into the water receptacle (38).
- the water receptacle (38) is fluidly connected with the inlet of the water softening unit (5) and the salt container.
- the water receptacle (38) has an air break to prevent water from flowing back into the mains water supply in case of a vacuum.
- the air-break in the water receptacle (38) has been dispensed with as the three-way valve (1) provides an air gap between the sump (26) and the mains water supply. Thereby, a size of the water receptacle (38) has been reduced and further cost-saving has been achieved.
- the dishwasher (2) further includes a control unit (40) which controls an overall operation of the dishwasher (2), including an initiation/termination of the regeneration process of the resin and the water softening process (Fig. 6).
- the three-way valve (1) of the present invention enables feeding the regeneration water and the softened water output by the softening unit (5) to different lines.
- the dishwasher (2) can be protected from corroding.
- the softened water can be utilized without being contaminated by the residual water in the sump (26).
- a lifetime of the dishwasher (2) is increased and a washing/rinsing performance of the dishes is further enhanced.
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