СТИРАЛЬНАЯ МАШИНА

Изобретение относится к стиральным машинам. Стиральная машина (1) содержит дверное запорное устройство (6) с ручным управлением, предназначенное для защелкивания дверцы (4) в корпусе (2) машины, когда дверца (4) находится в закрытом положении, и предохранительное стопорное устройство (7) с электрическим управлением, предназначенное для предотвращения разъединения дверным запорным устройством (6) дверцы (4) и корпуса (2) машины. Дверное запорное устройство (6) содержит защелкивающий элемент (8), выступающий из дверцы (4) в направлении передней стенки (3) корпуса (2) для входа в зацепление с соответствующим образованным на передней стенке (3) сквозным отверстием (9). Предохранительное стопорное устройство (7) установлено на первой стенке (3) соосно отверстию (9) и содержит задвижку (11), выполненную с возможностью перемещения между положением отпирания, в котором задвижка (11) не имеет возможности входа в зацепление с защелкивающим элементом (8), и положением запирания, в котором задвижка ...

СТИРАЛЬНАЯ МАШИНА

Предложена стиральная машина, содержащая корпус, открытый на верхней части, верхний закрывающий элемент, соединенный с верхней частью корпуса и включающий в себя отверстие для загрузки и разгрузки белья через него, узел крышки, соединенный с возможностью поворачивания с верхним закрывающим элементом для открывания и закрывания отверстия. Стиральная машина включает первый шарнирный узел, соединяющий узел крышки с верхним закрывающим элементом и уменьшающий скорость закрывания узла крышки. Предложены также и другие варианты стиральных машин. Обеспечивается уменьшение скорости закрывания узла крышки для смягчения удара между узлом крышки и верхним закрывающим элементом, что повышает надежность стиральной машины. 5 н. и 32 з.п. ф-лы, 18 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ ОДЕЖДЫ

Изобретение относится к устройству обработки белья, содержащему: шкаф, имеющий первую боковую панель и вторую боковую панель, расположенные напротив друг друга; верхнюю панель и нижнюю панель, соединяющие первую боковую панель и вторую боковую панель друг с другом и определяющие верхнюю и нижнюю поверхности шкафа, соответственно; и заднюю панель, определяющую заднюю поверхность шкафа; первое основание, содержащее: переднюю панель, прикрепленную к первой боковой панели, второй боковой панели, верхней панели и нижней панели и определяющую переднюю поверхность шкафа; и вход для загрузки белья, проходящий сквозь переднюю панель; первую камеру, прикрепленную к передней панели и расположенную внутри шкафа, в котором первая камера имеет пространство для размещения белья, определенное в ней и сообщающееся с входом для загрузки белья; второе основание, содержащее: переднюю раму, расположенную между передней панелью и задней панелью; верхнюю раму, проходящую от передней рамы к задней панели и отнесенную ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ БЕЛЬЯ

Настоящее изобретение относится к устройству для обработки белья. Устройство для обработки белья содержит шкаф, имеющий открытую часть, расположенную на его передней стороне, дверной узел для открывания и закрывания открытой части, первое отделение для обработки белья, которое расположено внутри шкафа с возможностью образования области для размещения в ней белья и сообщается с наружной стороной шкафа через открытую часть, и машинное отделение для циркуляции пара или воздуха в первом отделении для обработки белья, причем дверной узел содержит корпус, который открывает и закрывает открытую переднюю поверхность шкафа и который имеет область второго отделения для обработки белья, и дверцу узла для открытия и закрытия на передней стороне шкафа второго отделения для обработки белья, образованного в корпусе узла. 15 з.п. ф-лы, 21 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ БЕЛЬЯ

Устройство для обработки белья может включать в себя основной корпус, имеющий переднюю панель с загрузочным отверстием для белья, через которое можно загружать белье, и дверь, соединенную с возможностью поворота с передней панелью, для открытия и закрытия загрузочного отверстия для белья. Дверь может включать в себя наружную раму, содержащую отверстие и обращенную наружу от основного корпуса, переднее стекло, соединенное с передней поверхностью наружной рамы, для закрытия отверстия, внутреннюю раму, соединенную с задней поверхностью наружной рамы и обращенную внутрь к основному корпусу, ручку, расположенную на задней поверхности внутренней рамы в направлении, противоположном переднему стеклу, для размещения руки пользователя для перемещения двери, в то время как дверь закрыта, крючок, который выступает от наружной периферии наружной рамы для закрытия боковой поверхности ручки, и соединительный участок крючка, который выступает от боковой поверхности внутренней рамы для зацепления с крючком ...

МНОГОЦЕЛЕВОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОЧИСТКИ

Настоящее изобретение описывает многоцелевое устройство для очистки, включающее в себя первый корпус, имеющий пространство для стирки, в котором стирается белье, устройство подачи воды, подающее воду в пространство, второй корпус, установленный сверху первого корпуса и включающий в себя пространство для вмещения, вмещающее воду, и открывающуюся область, обеспечивающую прохождение воды в пространство для стирки, крышку, закрывающую открывающуюся область для обеспечения первого состояния, в котором вода накапливается во втором корпусе, и открывающую открывающуюся область для обеспечения второго состояния, в котором вода и белье проходят через нее, и контроллер, управляющий первым и вторым корпусами и крышкой на основании команды управления, введенной с наружной стороны. 19 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ БЕЛЬЯ

Настоящее изобретение относится к устройству для обработки белья. Более конкретно, настоящее изобретение относится к устройству для обработки белья, включающему в себя корпус, определяющий внешний вид и имеющий входное отверстие для белья; дверь, совмещенную с входным отверстием для его открытия и закрытия; шарнирный узел, образующий первую ось вращения двери в первом направлении вращения, и вторую ось вращения двери во втором направлении вращения, при этом второе направление вращения отличается от первого направления вращения; и узел переключения вращающегося стержня, выполненный с возможностью перемещения, чтобы прикрепить дверь с возможностью вращения относительно первой оси вращения или второй оси вращения, при этом шарнирный узел включает в себя первый стержень и второй стержень, образующие первую ось вращения, и третий стержень и четвертый стержень, образующие вторую ось вращения, при этом узел переключения вращающегося стержня имеет первый узел переключения, проходящий в направлении ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ БЕЛЬЯ

Устройство для обработки белья может включать в себя основной корпус, имеющий переднюю панель с загрузочным отверстием для белья и выполненный с возможностью вмещения белья, загруженного через загрузочное отверстие для белья, и дверь, соединенную с возможностью поворота с передней панелью, для открытия и закрытия загрузочного отверстия для белья. Дверь может включать в себя наружную раму, содержащую отверстие и обращенную наружу от основного корпуса, переднее стекло, соединенное с передней поверхностью наружной рамы, для закрытия отверстия, внутреннюю раму, соединенную с задней поверхностью наружной рамы и обращенную внутрь к основному корпусу. Наружная рама может включать в себя канавку для адгезива, образованную на передней поверхности наружной рамы, для вмещения адгезива для приклеивания переднего стекла к наружной раме, усиливающий участок, расположенный на задней поверхности наружной рамы в соответствии с канавкой для адгезива, для увеличения жесткости наружной рамы, и первый крючок ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ БЕЛЬЯ

Устройство для обработки белья включает в себя барабан, выполненный с возможностью вмещения белья и вращения вокруг оси вращения, которая проходит в направлении вперед-назад устройства для обработки белья, и подъемный выступ, расположенный на внутренней периферийной поверхности барабана и выполненный с возможностью вращения вокруг оси вращения при вращении барабана. Подъемный выступ включает в себя верхнюю пластину подъемного выступа, расположенную на расстоянии от внутренней периферийной поверхности барабана, боковую стенку подъемного выступа, которая выполнена из металла и которая проходит от верхней пластины подъемного выступа к внутренней периферийной поверхности барабана, и боковой выступ, который выступает от наружной поверхности боковой стенки подъемного выступа. Боковая стенка подъемного выступа имеет нижний конец, соединенный с внутренней периферийной поверхностью барабана, и верхний конец, соединенный с верхней пластиной подъемного выступа. 3 н. и 19 з.п. ф-лы, 21 ил.

БЫТОВОЙ ЭЛЕКТРОПРИБОР С ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЬСКИМ ИНТЕРФЕЙСОМ

СТЕКЛЯННОЕ СМОТРОВОЕ ОКНО СТИРАЛЬНОГО И/ИЛИ СУШИЛЬНОГО ЭЛЕКТРОПРИБОРА

... 1. Дверца (125, 125', 125'') для стирального и/или сушильного электроприбора (100) для стирки и/или сушки белья, содержащая:- внутреннюю раму (205, 205', 205''),- наружную раму (210, 210', 210''),- прозрачное смотровое окно (150), имеющее кромочный участок (225), установленный между внутренней рамой и наружной рамой,отличающаяся тем, что кромочный участок смотрового окна имеет, по меньшей мере, одну приемную область (230) с гнездом (235) на по меньшей мере одной стороне, обращенной к внутренней раме или наружной раме; при этом, по меньшей мере, внутренняя рама или наружная рама имеет на участке (240, 250), соответствующем приемной области (230) смотрового окна, по меньшей мере, одно ребро (245, 255), вставляемое в гнездо (235) приемной области (230).2. Дверца по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что, по меньшей мере, внутренняя рама (205, 205', 205'') или наружная рама (210, 210', 210'') содержит, по меньшей мере, один внутренний участок или наружный участок (240, 250), предназначенный, соответственно ...

СТИРАЛЬНАЯ МАШИНА С ВЕРХНЕЙ ЗАГРУЗКОЙ СО СРЕДСТВОМ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ НА ПЕРЕДНЕЙ СТОРОНЕ КРЫШКИ

... 1. Бытовая стиральная машина с верхней загрузкой, содержащая корпус с лицевой стороной (4), шарнирно установленную в задней части (3) корпуса верхнюю крышку (1), закрывающую верхнюю поверхность (2) корпуса, запорное устройство (10), обеспечивающее возможность сцепления/расцепления крышки с верхней поверхностью (2) корпуса, и наружное средство управления запорным устройством, обеспечивающее возможность по выбору устанавливать сцепленное/расцепленное положение крышки и корпуса, отличающаяся тем, что наружное средство управления содержит управляемый нажатием элемент (5), расположенный в верхней части лицевой стороны корпуса.2. Машина по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что верхняя крышка (1) снабжена упругим средством, способным поднимать крышку в открытое положение при ее освобождении запорным устройством.3. Машина по п.2, отличающаяся тем, что упругое средство содержит по меньшей мере один торсионный стержень (7), установленный в верхней части машины в зоне шарнирного соединения крышки с корпусом.4 ...

РАЗЪЕМ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ БЕЛЬЯ, СОДЕРЖАЩЕЕ ЕГО

... 1. Устройство для обработки белья, содержащеекорпус (1), имеющий входное отверстие (13) для помещения белья;контейнер (3) для белья, сконфигурированный с возможностью хранить белье, помещенное через входное отверстие;дверцу (5), включающую в себя дверную раму (51) для открытия и закрытия входного отверстия, шарнирный узел (55), сконфигурированный с возможностью соединять с возможностью вращения дверную раму с корпусом, и панель (53) управления, установленную в дверной раме с возможностью обеспечивать ввод команды управления или вывод управляющей информации;разъем (8, 9) корпуса, установленный к корпусу, причем разъем корпуса сконфигурирован с возможностью принимать и передавать, по меньшей мере, одно из питания и управляющего сигнала через себя; иразъем (7) дверцы для соединения с возможностью отсоединения с разъемом корпуса, причем разъем дверцы сконфигурирован с возможностью, будучи соединенным с разъемом корпуса, подключать панель (53) управления к разъему корпуса.2. Устройство по п.

Trommelwaschmaschine

Waschmaschine mit einer Tür

Türschloss, insbesondere für Haushaltsgeräte

Hinged door for front-loading washing machine

Door comprises a window, a frame, a bezel and a handle. The frame inner part has fixing formations for axially retaining the window along its flanged periphery or collar. The frame also has a formatin for snap-fitting the bezel and rotatably supports an elastically loaded catch. The fixing formations are pref. integral with the frame and include two equi-spaced regions with an upper inclined part on which the window periphery or collar can slide and which defines with a lower ledge a cavity to receive the collar. The catch is pref. rotatable on a transverse pin supported by the frame and has an arm engaging an inner part of the handle and a torsion spring mounted on the pin to bias the catch.

Haushaltsgerät

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Haushaltsgerät (1), wobei das Haushaltsgerät (1) ein Gehäuse (5) mit einem Aufnahmebehälter (6) und einer Öffnung (11 umfasst). Weiterhin umfasst das Haushaltsgerät (1) eine Türeinheit (13), wobei die Türeinheit (13) zum Verschließen der Öffnung (11) vorgesehen ist, ein Sichtfenster (19), das in der Türeinheit (13) angeordnet ist, wobei das Sichtfenster (19) im Wesentlichen transparent ausgebildet ist, sodass der Aufnahmebehälter (6) bei verschlossener Öffnung (11) einsehbar ist und eine Projektionsfläche (20), wobei die Projektionsfläche (20) im Bereich des Sichtfensters (19) vorgesehen ist, wobei die Projektionsfläche (20) mit einer Inkjet-Bedruckung erzeugbar ist, so dass das Sichtfenster (19) im Wesentlichen weiterhin transparent ist.

Waschmaschine mit seitlicher Öffnung

Waschmaschine mit seitlicher Öffnung, welche eine würfelförmige oder ähnliche äußere Geometrie aufweist und eine rotierende innere Trommel (2) umfasst, in welche die zu waschende Wäsche eingelegt wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie eine Tür (3) umfasst, welche sich in ihrer geschlossenen Stellung mit einer äußeren vertikalen Seitenfläche (11) der Waschmaschine (1) deckt, wobei die genannte Tür (3) eine konzentrische Bewegung um eine zum Boden parallele und in der genannten Seitenfläche (11) enthaltene Achse (12) aufweist, so dass die Tür (3) in ihrer offenen Stellung eine Neigung bezüglich der genannten Seitenfläche (11) mit einer Öffnung (4) zwischen dem oberen Teil der genannten Tür (3) und der Seitenfläche (11) aufweist, und wobei der Benutzer von der genannten Öffnung (4) aus auf die Trommel (2) zugreifen kann.

Schaltungsanordnung zum Betreiben einer Türverschlusseinrichtung und entsprechendes Verfahren

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schaltungsanordnung 1 zum Betreiben einer Türverschlusseinrichtung einer Tür eines Hausgeräts, mit einem elektromagnetischen Antriebselement 2 zum Antreiben eines zum Verschließen der Tür ausgebildeten Schalters, mit mindestens einer mit dem Antriebselement 2 gekoppelten Schalteinheit 3, 4, über welche das Antriebselement 2 bei einer Ansteuerung der Schalteinheit 3, 4 mittels einer Steuer- und/oder Regeleinheit 5 mit Strom beaufschlagbar ist, wobei die Schaltungsanordnung 1 einen Thermistor 8, 9 umfasst, welcher mit dem Antriebselement 2 gekoppelt ist. Darüber hinaus bezieht sich die vorliegende Erfindung auf ein Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Türverschlusseinrichtung einer Tür eines Hausgeräts.

Washing machine door locking latch has housing including door state plunger exposing latch when depressed by closing door

The door state plunger (22) is spring (23) biased to be extended from the housing (14) and is connected by a two armed lever (17) to the door latch hook (20), normally recessed into the housing. When the door closes the latch is extended into a receiving part within the machine housing.

Türverschluss für ein elektrisches Haushaltsgerät

Ein Türverschluss für ein elektrisches Haushaltsgerät umfasst eine in einer Offenstellung des Türverschlusses gespannte Schließfederanordnung (26), welche sich beim Schließen der Tür entspannt, und eine Greifeinheit (24), welche beim Schließen der Tür ein Schließelement (16) greift und dieses beim Öffnen der Tür wieder freigibt. Die Greifeinheit (24) steht in der Offenstellung des Türverschlusses durch die Kraft der Schließfederanordnung in Blockiereingriff mit einem Blockierelement und verhindert so die Entspannung der Schließfederanordnung. Beim Schließen der Tür verursacht das Schließelement (16) eine Drehbewegung der Greifeinheit (24) um eine Drehachse (34). Bei dieser Drehbewegung gelangt die Greifeinheit außer Blockiereingriff mit dem Blockierelement und ermöglicht dadurch eine Entspannung der Schließfederanordnung. Die Kraft der sich entspannenden Schließfederanordnung verursacht eine anschließende Zuziehbewegung der Greifeinheit (24). Die Greifeinheit weist einen Grundkörper (36 ...

VON DEM FRONTPANEL AUSGESTEUERTE FRONTLADEÖFFNUNG UND VERRIEGEUNGSVORRICHTUNG

Closure for household appliance, such as laundry dryer, washing machine, or dishwasher, comprises movable retaining element to interact with closing element, such as door, movable between opened position and closed position

The closure (1) comprises a movable retaining element (3) for interact with a closing element (2), such as a door, a lid, or a flap of the household appliance, movable between an opened position and a closed position. The retaining element holds the closing element in the closed position by a clamping force of an elastic element (4). The closing element is moved against the clamping force of the elastic element from the closed position into the opened position. The tension of the elastic element is increased or decreased by an actuator (5).

Türverschluss mit Türschalter

Türverschluss für ein elektrisches Haushaltsgerät, umfassend:- einen bei Schließen einer Tür des Haushaltsgerät von einem ersten Schaltzustand in einen zweiten Schaltzustand überführten elektrischen Türschalter (12) mit zwei Kontaktelementen (14, 16),- einen Drücker (10), der in einer ersten Bewegungsrichtung (28) aus einer ersten Drückerstellung in eine zweite Drückerstellung verlagerbar ist, wobei der Drücker (10) in der ersten Drückerstellung gegen ein erstes (14) der Kontaktelemente (14, 16) drückt und hierdurch den Türschalter (12) in einem der beiden Schaltzustände hält, wobei durch Verlagerung des Drückers (10) aus der ersten Drückerstellung in die zweite Drückerstellung eine Überführung des Türschalters (12) in den anderen der beiden Schaltzustände herbeiführbar ist,- mindestens ein Drücker-Steuerelement (18), welches relativ zu dem Drücker (10) in einer zur ersten Bewegungsrichtung (28) quer verlaufenden zweiten Bewegungsrichtung (20) zumindest zwischen einer ersten Steuerstellung ...

Haushaltsgerät und Scharnier eines Haushaltsgeräts

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Scharnier für ein Haushaltsgerät zur schwenkbaren Befestigung eines Deckels (2) an einem Korpus (1) des Haushaltsgeräts, aufweisend ein erstes Scharnierglied (10) und ein zweites Scharnierglied (20), die schwenkbar miteinander verbunden sind und zwischen einer Öffnungsstellung und einer Schließstellung zueinander verschwenkt werden können. Das Scharnier zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass an dem ersten Scharnierglied (10) ein Steuerhebel (34) drehbar gelagert ist und an dem zweiten Scharnierglied (20) eine Steuerkurve (222) ausgebildet ist, in der ein an dem Steuerhebel (34) ausgebildeter Steuerstift (341) geführt ist, wobei die Steuerkurve (222) so geformt ist, dass bei einer Schließbewegung des Scharniers eine Zwischenstellung angenommen wird und gehalten wird, bis die Schließbewegung bis in die Schließstellung weitergeführt wird, wohingegen bei einer Öffnungsbewegung aus der Schließstellung heraus das Scharnier bis in die Öffnungsstellung schwenkt. Die Erfindung ...

Türverschluss für ein elektrisches Haushaltsgerät

Ein Türverschluss für ein elektrisches Haushaltsgerät wie beispielsweise eine Waschmaschine des Toplader-Typs umfasst ein Verschlussmodul (44) sowie - bei bestimmten Ausführungsformen - eine Gehäuseschale (36) zur schwimmbeweglichen Halterung des Verschlussmoduls an einem Gehäusewandstück (38) eines Korpus des Haushaltsgeräts. Das Verschlussmodul weist eine Einführöffnung (52) zur Einführung eines Schließelements (26) beim Schließen einer Tür des Haushaltsgeräts auf. Ferner umfasst es ein zwischen einer Entriegelungsstellung und einer Verriegelungsstellung beweglich angeordnetes Riegelorgan sowie einen elektrisch steuerbaren Aktuator zur Betätigung des Riegelorgans. Das Riegelorgan gestattet in seiner Entriegelungsstellung ein Herausbewegen des Schließelements (26) aus der Einführöffnung (52) und bewirkt in der Verriegelungsstellung eine Blockierung des Schließelement gegen Herausbewegung aus der Einführöffnung. An der Einführöffnung (52) ist mindestens eine Zentrierschräge (54) für das ...

Wäschebearbeitungsvorrichtung

Es wird eine Wäschebearbeitungsvorrichtung (10, 10a) mit einem Wäschebearbeitungsgerät (12, 12a), insbesondere einer Waschmaschine, einem Waschtrockner und/oder einem Wäschetrockner, mit zumindest einem Wasch- und/oder Trockenbehälter (14) zur Aufnahme einer zu bearbeitenden Wäsche, mit einem Grundkörper (16), welcher zumindest eine Tür (18) zu einer Begrenzung des Wasch- und/oder Trockenbehälters (14) aufweist und mit einer Projektionseinheit (20, 20a), welche zumindest dazu vorgesehen ist, zumindest ein Bild (22, 22', 22a), insbesondere zumindest mit Geräteinformation des Wäschebearbeitungsgeräts (12, 12a), mittels einer Projektion auszugeben, vorgeschlagen.

Haushaltsgerät mit einer Türöffnungshilfe

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Haushaltsgerät (100) mit einem Innenbehälter (105), einer Tür (101) zum Verschließen des Innenbehälters (105) und einer Antriebseinrichtung (103) zum Unterstützen eines Öffnens der Tür (101), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Haushaltsgerät (100) eine Druckerfassungseinrichtung (107) zum Erfassen einer Druckdifferenz zwischen einem Innendruck im Inneren des Innenbehälters (105) und einem Umgebungsdruck außerhalb des Innenbehälters (105) umfasst, und dass die Antriebseinrichtung (103) ausgebildet ist, in Abhängigkeit von der Druckdifferenz eine Antriebskraft (K) auf die Tür (101) auszuüben.

Tür für ein Haushaltsgerät

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Tür (1) für ein Haushaltsgerät (3), die Tür (1) umfassend ein Frontglas (5) und einen Türträger (7), wobei das Frontglas (5) eine zur Frontseite (9) des Haushaltsgeräts (3) gewandte Vorderseite (11) und eine der Vorderseite (11) gegenüberliegende Rückseite (13) aufweist, wobei die Rückseite (13) einen Befestigungsbereich (15) aufweist, an welchem das Frontglas (5) am Türträger (7) befestigt ist. Die Erfindung ist auch auf ein Haushaltsgerät mit einer Tür gerichtet.

WÄSCHEBEHANDLUNGSMASCHINE

Frontbeschickbare Wäschebehandlungsmaschine, Dichtungsmanschette sowie Verfahren zur Befestigung einer Dichtungsmanschette

Frontbeschickbare Wäschebehandlungsmaschine und Tür für eine frontbeschickbare Wäschebehandlungsmaschine

TÜRVERRIEGELUNGSVORRICHTUNG MIT DOPPELTEN SICHERHEITSVORKEHRUNGEN

Hinge arrangement for laundry dryer, has cylinder pivoted in housing and filling opening locked with door, where retainer has supporting channel and fixing channel for hinge part

The hinge arrangement has a cylinder pivoted in housing (3) and a filling opening (6) locked with a door (5). A retainer (9) has a supporting channel and a fixing channel for a hinge part (10). The pins (14,15) are formed as a guiding element in the supporting channel of the retainer. The retainer and the hinge part are made from plastic mold parts.

Behandlungsgut-Behandlungsmaschine

Es ist eine Behandlungsgut-Behandlungsmaschine mit einer das Aussehen bildenden Abdeckung aus rostfreiem Stahl sowie Gratabdeckungsteilen zum Abdecken von an der Abdeckung auftretenden Graten offenbart. Die Behandlungsgut-Behandlungsmaschine ist mit der Abdeckung aus rostfreiem Stahl versehen, wodurch ein hervorragendes Aussehen realisiert werden kann, und sie ist mit den Gratabdeckungsteilen zum Abdecken der an der Abdeckung auftretenden Grate versehen, wodurch es möglich ist, zu verhindern, dass ein Benutzer durch die Grate Schäden oder Verletzungen erleidet.

Schnäpperschloss für ein Fenster oder eine Klappe

Wenn das Fenster an einer Beladungsöffnung einer Haushaltwaschmaschine geschlossen wird, verursacht das im Rahmen 1, 2 des Fensters angebrachte Schnäpperschloss 11, 12, 15 mit seinem um eine im Rahmen befestigte Achse 5 drehbeweglichen Schnäpperbolzen 11, der unter einer Federspannung mittels eines Anschlaghebels 12 an einem Anschlag 10 in der Endposition gehalten wird, ein hartes Anschlaggeräusch. DOLLAR A Zur positiven Beeinflussung dieses Geräusches ist im Bereich der Berührungsflächen zwischen dem Anschlaghebel 12 und dem Anschlag 10 eine Zwischenlage 13 aus einem geräuschmodulierenden Werkstoff angeordnet.

Improved apparatus and method

WINDOW FOR WASHING MACHINES

Washing machine sleeve

In a method of operating a washing machine, a sleeve 132 includes an opening 162 through which air can pass and be withdrawn from the interior of a drum during a drying step at the end of a washing cycle. The sleeve is flexible and surrounds and seals to a circular opening in an end wall of a casing and to a circular opening in an adjacent wall of a cabinet. A door closes and seals the opening therein. The drum is contained by a casing and supported within a cabinet so as to permit relative vibratory movement between the casing and cabinet. The sleeve is constructed so as not to stretch or collapse due to an increase or decrease in pressure within the casing relative to ambient pressure outside the casing. A pump may be operated continuously to maintain a lower than ambient pressure in the drum during a tumble dry cycle.

Door for a laundry washing and/or drying machine

A door for a washing and/or drying machine comprises a structural foam moulding 1, for example of foamed polystyrene, which is provided with an annular recess arranged to accommodate at least part of the projecting laundry-loading door of an associated washing machine, and stiffening ribs 8 to 12 extending from the recess towards the thickened edges 3 to 6 of the moulding. An additional cross-rib 30 is provided which has a surface 41 which can be used as a guide to cutting away the portion of the moulding below the rib 30 if required. A decorative front panel may be secured over the front face of the moulding by means of L-shaped strips around the edges of the moulding. ...

Washing machines and other domestic appliances

SUSPENSION FOR A FRONT DOOR OF WASHING MACHINES

Suspension for a front door of washing machines, in which the doorframe is pivotably articulated on a bearing carrier projecting from the front wall of the washing machine, the bearing carrier being formed by the bow arm 5 of a bow hinge 4. ...

DOOR LOCK FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE

FRONT-FEED-CASH LAUNDRY TREATMENT MACHINE AS WELL AS GASKET FOR A LAUNDRY TREATMENT MACHINE

INSERTED HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE ALSO AT ITS DOOR OF ATTACHMENTS OF DECORATIVE RESOLUTION PLATE

TUR FOR LOCKING A WASHING MACHINE OR A WASHING DRYER

DOOR HOOK ARRANGEMENT AND OF IT USE MAKING WASH DEVICE

HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT WITH A FLAP

FRONT LOADER WASHING MACHINE

FRONT-FEED-CASH LAUNDRY TREATMENT MACHINE LIKE WASCHMACHINE, LAUNDRY DRYERS OR WASH DRYERS

COVER FOR A SEDIMENT BOWL OF A DOOR WASCH-UND/ODER DRYING MACHINE, DOOR WASCHUND/ODER DRYING MACHINE WITH A COVER FOR A SEDIMENT BOWL AND WASCHUND/ODER DRYING MACHINE WITH A DOOR WITH A COVER FOR A SEDIMENT BOWL

FRAME COVER FOR A HOUSEHOLD MACHINE

SUSPENSION FRONTTUERE OF WASHING MACHINES

LOCKING MECHANISM DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRICAL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE

COAT-FEED-CASH DRUM WASHING MACHINE

Washing machine

A washing machine is provided, The washing machine includes a first housing; a second housing disposed on the first housing; a first tub covered by the first housing and having a first opening formed at a front surface; a second tub covered by the second housing and having a second opening formed at an upper surface; a drain path provided to drain wash water of the first tub and wash water of the second tub and having at least one portion located at a position higher than a maximum water storage height of the second tub; and a connector coupled to the first housing and disposed at one portion of the drain path where wash water of the first tub and wash water of the second tub are joined.

Apparatus for processing laundry

The present invention relates to an apparatus for processing laundry, the apparatus comprising: a cabinet in which an insertion opening is formed; a laundry-accommodating part which is provided inside the cabinet and in which items to be washed, entered via the insertion opening, are stored; a door which opens and shuts the insertion opening; a housing first fixing part and a housing second fixing part provided to the door so as to have mutual line symmetry with reference to a vertical line passing through the centre of the door; a first hinge provided with a first shaft that is provided to the cabinet and forms a first axis of rotation for the door, a housing that is fixed to the door by the housing first fixing part or the housing second fixing part, and a first shaft accommodating part that is provided to the housing and in which the first shaft is detachably accommodated; a second hinge provided with a second shaft that is connected to the door and forms the first axis of rotation together ...

Clothes treatment apparatus

The present invention relates to a clothes treatment apparatus comprising: an outer case having a first opening of which the front is open; an inner case provided inside the outer case; a machine room forming part positioned at the lower part of the inner case so as to form a machine room separated from the inner case; a foaming space formed between the outer case and the machine room forming part; foamed plastics filled in the foaming space; and strength reinforcing parts positioned at both side surfaces of the outer case in the foaming space so as to reinforce the strength of the outer case.

Laundry treating apparatus

A laundry treating apparatus may include a main body having a front panel having a laundry inlet port and configured to receive laundry loaded through the laundry inlet port, and a door rotatably coupled to the front panel to open and close the laundry inlet port. The door may include an outer frame provided with an opening and facing an outside of the main body; a front glass coupled to a front surface of the outer frame to cover the opening; and an inner frame coupled to a rear surface of the outer frame and facing an inside of the main body. The outer frame may include an adhesive groove provided on a front surface of the outer frame to receive an adhesive for bonding the front glass to the outer frame; a reinforcing portion provided on a rear surface of the outer frame in correspondence to the adhesive groove to reinforce a rigidity of the outer frame; and a first hook that protrudes from an outer circumference of the outer frame toward an outer circumference of the inner frame. The ...

LAUNDRY DRYING MACHINE

A laundry drying machine (1) comprising a cabinet (2) housing a chamber (3) for treating laundry having a rotation axis (RR), a porthole (8, 108) for providing 5 access to and tightly closing the chamber (3), a hinge (11) to pivot the porthole (8) to the cabinet (2), a lock (12) of a kind that allows opening of the porthole during operation of the laundry drying machine, the lock (12) comprising a first member (13, 113) on the porthole (8, 108) and a matching member (14) on the cabinet (2), and a grip-only handle (15, 15b, 15c, 115), wherein said porthole (8, 108) 10 comprises a frame assembly comprising at least one frame (30, 30a, 31; 130, 131), wherein said lock (12) is configured to be released by applying a force beyond a threshold onto the porthole (8, 108) away from the cabinet (2), wherein said grip-only handle (15, 15b, 15c, 115) is configured to be alternatively positionable in one of at least two prefixed positions with respect to said at least 15 one frame (30, 30a, 31; 130, ...

Laundry treating apparatus

A laundry treating apparatus may include a main body having a laundry inlet port at a front surface thereof and configured to accommodate laundry loaded through the laundry inlet port, and a door rotatably coupled to a front surface of the main body to open and close the laundry inlet port. The door may include an outer frame provided with an opening and facing an outside of the main body; a front glass coupled to a front surface of the outer frame to cover the opening; an inner frame coupled to a rear surface of the outer frame and facing an inside of the main body; and a mounting guide that protrudes from an outer circumference of the outer frame to surround an outer circumferential surface of the front glass. The outer circumferential surface of the front glass may include a first curved portion provided at a front side thereof in a thickness direction, and a straight portion that extends toward a rear side from the first curved portion. The mounting guide may cover at least a portion ...

Laundry treatment machine

A laundry treatment machine includes: a cabinet which forms an outer shape and has an input port through which laundry is input; a tub which is disposed inside the cabinet and stores washing water; a drum which is rotatably disposed inside the tub; a microphone assembly in which a plurality of microphones for speech recognition are spaced apart; a door which opens and closes the input port, and has an inner front surface, on which the microphone assembly is disposed, to which the microphone assembly is closely attached, that comprises a microphone hole, which communicates with the outside, formed in each portion where the plurality of microphones are disposed, so that it is possible to eliminate a space where the sound leakage occurs between the microphone assembly and the door.

Laundry treatment machine and control method thereof

Door of drum-type washing machine, method of manufacturing door with hairline sheet of drum-type washing machine, and method of manufacturing hairline sheet for door

Door on drum type washing machine or laundry dryer

Washing machine having a manual washing unit

Disclosed is a washing machine capable of improving washing efficiency and product quality by improving a pivoting structure of a door assembly having a door and an auxiliary washing unit forming an auxiliary washing space. Also, the door and the 5 auxiliary washing unit may be coupled by a locking part so that a user can open and close the door assembly conveniently when auxiliary washing is not needed. When auxiliary washing is needed, the user may release a locked state of the locking part to move the door and the auxiliary washing unit separately.

Door opening system for a domestic appliance

The present invention relates to a door opening system for a domestic appliance (10) including at least one pivoting door (12). The door opening system comprises at least one door hinge (14) and at least one hook mechanism (16). The hook mechanism (16) includes a hook element (26) engaged or engageable with a recess (28) in a closed state of said door (12), so that the hook element (26) and the recess (28) form a snap-in mechanism. The hook element (26) is disengaged or disengageable from the recess (28) by operating a control element or said hook element (26). The door hinge (14) includes a stationary hinge part (18) and a pivoting hinge part (20). The stationary hinge part (18) is provided for a support structure of the domestic appliance (10), while the pivoting hinge part (20) is provided for the pivoting door (12). The stationary hinge part (18) is arranged or arrangeable horizontally inside or at the support structure of the domestic appliance (10). The stationary hinge part (18) ...

Laundry treatment machine

The present invention relates to a laundry machine (1) comprising a cabinet (2) housing a chamber (3) for treating laundry having a rotation axis (RR), a porthole (8) for providing access to and tightly closing the chamber (3), a hinge (11) to pivot the porthole (8) to the cabinet (2), an electromechanical lock (12) comprising a first member (13) on the porthole (8) and a matching member (14) on the cabinet (2), and a grip-only handle (15), wherein said porthole (8) comprises at least one frame (30, 30a, 31), and a glass (32) secured to the at least one frame (30, 30a, 31), wherein said electromechanical lock (12) is configured to be released by applying a force beyond a threshold onto the porthole (8) away from the cabinet (2). In a first aspect of the invention the grip-only handle (1 5) and the first member (13) of the electromechanical lock (12) are arranged in such a way that, when the porthole (8) is closed, the center of mass of the grip-only handle (15) and the center of mass of ...

Washing machine and method of manufacturing door thereof

A washing machine includes a cabinet defining an external appearance thereof and having an insertion port, a tub arranged inside the cabinet and capable of accommodating wash water, a drum arranged inside the tub and capable of accommodating laundry, and a door to open and close the insertion port, and the door includes a door cover including a first section through which light penetrates, and a second section formed integrally with the first section such that at least a portion of the second section is projected through the first section. Therefore, manufacturing costs of the door may be reduced without the need for post-processing, and it may be possible to provide the eco-friendly washing machine having pleasing design aesthetics.

Washing machine

A washing machine, according to the present invention, comprises: a cabinet having a first opening; and a door assembly provided so as to open and close the first opening, wherein the door assembly comprises a second opening, which is provided so as to open and close independently from the first opening, and a door body which has a rear-side holder that corresponds to the first opening, wherein the rear-side holder comprises a door sealing unit which is positioned away from the second opening and, when the first opening is closed by means of the door assembly, comes in contact with a diaphragm, thereby sealing the inside of the cabinet. By means of such structure, a cabinet can be more effectively sealed, and an object to be washed or a detergent can be additionally input even during a washing administration.

Washing machine and washing water supply device

Provided is a washing machine including a main body having an opening and a door assembly disposed at the opening, wherein the door assembly includes a door that opens and closes the opening and an auxiliary washing unit having an auxiliary 5 washing space in which hand-washing can be performed, and provided to pivot about one side of the door in an inside of the door. Through this configuration, separated washing spaces can be provided and separate hand-washing can be performed. Also, pressure of washing water supplied into the washing machine can be regulated so that water supply efficiency can be improved and a flow rate of the washing water 10 can be adjusted.

A door assembly for a laundry treatment device and method of operation

The present invention refers to a door assembly (10; 110) for a laundry treatment device (1; 100), apt to open and/or close an opening (4; 104) defined in said laundry treatment device, said door assembly comprising a frame (5, 6; 105, 106), said frame including: a front door frame (6; 106) forming a front surface (6a;106a) of the door assembly, said front surface defining a front plane (PA); a rear door frame (5; 105) forming a rear surface (5b; 105b) of said door assembly, said rear surface defining a closure plane (PB), said front plane (PA) and said closure plane (PB) intersecting one the other so as to form an angle (a) different from 0° and 180°; and a handle-carrying element (30; 130) interposed between said rear door frame (5; 105) and front door frame (6; 106), and a handle (31; 131) carried by said handle-carrying element, said handle-carrying element being apt to be mounted in at least a first and a second alternative positions, so that said handle (31; 131) can be positioned ...

A door assembly for a laundry treatment device and method of operation

The present invention relates to a door assembly (10) for a laundry treatment device (1), apt to open and/or close an opening (4) defined in said laundry treatment device, said door assembly comprising a frame (5,6), said frame including: • A front door frame (6) forming a front surface (6a) of the door assembly, said front surface defining a front plane (PA), said front door frame including a front aperture (9) defining an inner edge (9a); • A rear door frame (5) forming a rear surface (5b) of said door assembly, said rear surface defining a closure plane (PB) apt to abut against the opening formed in said laundry treatment device, said front plane (PA) and said closure plane (PB) intersecting one the other so as to form an angle (α) different from 0° and 180°; • a handle-carrying element (30) interposed between said rear door frame (5) and front door frame (6), and a handle (31) coupled to said handle-carrying element, said handle-carrying element being apt to be mounted in at least a ...

Laundry agent pump and laundry treatment apparatus comprising same

The present invention relates to a laundry agent pump and a laundry treatment apparatus comprising same. The laundry treatment apparatus according to the present invention comprises: a cabinet; a water tub provided inside the cabinet; a rotary tub rotatably provided inside the water tub; and a laundry agent supply unit comprising a storage container which has a liquid laundry agent, including a liquid detergent or a liquid conditioner, stored therein and can be drawn to the outside of the cabinet, a laundry agent supply channel having one side connected to the storage container and the other side connected to the water tub, and a laundry agent conveyance means which is provided in the laundry agent supply channel and conveys the liquid laundry agent. Accordingly, since a remaining amount detection means is not installed in the storage container, the storage container can easily be separated and coupled.

Clothes-handling apparatus

The present invention relates to a clothes-handling apparatus comprising: a cabinet having an opening; a drawer capable of being withdrawn from the cabinet through the opening; a clothes accommodating part provided inside the drawer so as to provide a space in which clothes are stored; a coupling part provided on one of the cabinet and the drawer; and a detachment part provided on one, on which the coupling part is not provided, of the cabinet or the drawer, such that the coupling part is detachably coupled thereto, wherein the detachment part is provided so as to repeat a state of being coupled to the coupling part and a state of being separable from the coupling part whenever an external force is applied to the detachment part through the coupling part.

Clothes processing apparatus and method for manufacturing door provided on clothes processing apparatus

The present invention provides a clothes processing apparatus comprising: a main body having a clothes inlet; and a door configured to open and close the clothes inlet, wherein the door comprises: a door cover which forms an outer appearance of the door and has a transparent area and an opaque area formed to surround the transparent area; a display module, disposed on a back surface of the door cover, for outputting visual information through the transparent area; and a touch sensor, attached to a back surface of the door cover, for sensing a touch input to the transparent area, wherein an alignment mark is formed on the touch sensor, and the transparent area is provided with a guide mark which guides an attachment position of the touch sensor using the alignment mark. Further, a method of manufacturing a door provided on the clothes processing apparatus is disclosed.

Laundry agent pump and laundry treatment apparatus comprising same

The present invention relates to a laundry agent pump and a laundry treatment apparatus comprising same. The laundry treatment apparatus according to the present invention comprises: a cabinet; a water tub provided inside the cabinet; a rotary tub rotatably provided inside the water tub; and a laundry agent supply unit comprising a storage container which has a liquid laundry agent, including a liquid detergent or a liquid conditioner, stored therein and can be drawn to the outside of the cabinet, a laundry agent supply channel having one side connected to the storage container and the other side connected to the water tub, and a laundry agent conveyance means which is provided in the laundry agent supply channel and conveys the liquid laundry agent. Accordingly, since a remaining amount detection means is not installed in the storage container, the storage container can easily be separated and coupled.

TOP COVER HINGE AND METHOD FOR USING SAME

A hinge is provided for hinging the top cover of an appliance to the remaining cabinet. The hinge body includes an upper end, a lower end, first and second opposite lateral edges, a front face, and a rear face. The hinge body includes one or more appendages protruding outwardly from the front face of the hinge body. The hinge body also includes a hook formed therein.and protruding upwardly from the upper edge of the hinge body. The hook is adapted to fit within a hook-receiving opening in the top cover and the appendages of the hinge body are adapted to fit within openings in the cabinet wall.

DOOR BOWL FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE DOOR

A glass bowl for a door assembly of a washer including a housing, a tub inside the housing, the tub having a rotating drum, the door assembly having a see-through portion for viewing into the tub, the see-through portion including the glass bowl, the door assembly pivotably coupled to the housing and movable between an open and closed position. The glass bowl includes a base portion for securing the glass bowl to the door assembly, and a bowl portion configured to extend into the interior of the housing, wherein the bowl portion includes a sidewall extending from the base portion toward the interior of the housing, a first bowl face that faces toward the interior of the housing and an indentation formed in an upper surface of the sidewall that guides at least a portion of water or washing fluid flowing downward onto the glass bowl toward the rotating drum.

WASHING MACHINE AND WASHING WATER SUPPLY DEVICE

Provided is a washing machine including a main body having an opening and a door assembly disposed at the opening, wherein the door assembly includes a door that opens and closes the opening and an auxiliary washing unit having an auxiliary washing space in which hand-washing can be performed, and provided to pivot about one side of the door in an inside of the door. Through this configuration, separated washing spaces can be provided and separate hand-washing can be performed. Also, pressure of washing water supplied into the washing machine can be regulated so that water supply efficiency can be improved and a flow rate of the washing water can be adjusted.

A SECURITY LOCK AND METHOD FOR LOCKING A LAUNDRY APPLIANCE

An improved laundry appliance is provided having a security system to control access to the clothes in the appliance. The security system includes a lock on the appliance for locking the appliance door in the closed position, and a control panel to actuate and deactuate the lock. The control panel includes a money payment receiver, such as a coin slot or a credit and debit card reader. The control panel also includes a security system such as a key, key card, or PIN access code, to prevent unauthorized deactuation of the lock.

DETENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USING SAME

A detent device is provided for securing a door to a frame having an opening therein. The detent device includes a sleeve having a cavity therein, an elongated plunger mounted within the cavity of the sleeve, and a spring mechanism connected to the sleeve and the plunger. The spring mechanism yieldably urges the plunger to an extended position from a retracted position. When a door is inserted into a door opening, the plunger of the detent device moves into the retracted position and then returns to the extended position in a detent receptacle.

SEALED TOP COVER AND LID FOR WASHING MACHINE

A washing machine includes a washing machine cabinet having a top cover thereon. The top cover has an upwardly presented surface with an access opening therein and a first sloping surface extending downwardly and away from the access opening. A lid has a seal member thereon which engages the top cover for preventing fluid or condensation from moving away from the access opening down the first sloping surface of the top cover.

Machine à laver

Dichtvorrichtung für die Türe eines Hausgerätes

Deckel für den Bottich von Waschmaschinen.

Waschmaschine

Automatische Wasch- und Schleudermaschine

Deckel einer Wasch- bzw. Geschirrspülmaschine

INTERVAL TIMER AT A WASHING MACHINE.

Washing machine

OBLO FOR HOUSEHOLD-ELECTRIC.

Washing machine with curved door body.

Eine Waschmaschine besitzt eine Trommel (1) mit horizontaler Drehachse, welche einen Waschraum (5) für die Wäsche bildet. Ihre Türe (6) weist einen in den Waschraum (5) hinein gewölbten Türkörper (8) auf, dessen unterer Randbereich (11) sich tiefer in den Waschraum (5) hinein erstreckt als dessen oberer Randbereich (12). Ausserdem erstrecken sich die seitlichen Randbereiche (13) des Türkörpers (8) tiefer in den Waschraum (5) hinein als der Mittelbereich (10). Diese Anordnung basiert auf der Erkenntnis, dass sich ein tief in den Waschraum (5) erstreckender Mittelbereich (10) nicht notwendig ist und lediglich den im Waschraum zur Verfügung stehenden Platz reduziert, während die Seitenbereiche jedoch ausreichend tief in den Waschraum (5) ragen sollten, damit ein seitliches Abrutschen von Wäscheteilen in den Bereich zwischen Tür (6) und Balg (9) verhindert wird.

Locking bar for washing machine or tumble drier - with fish-plate and spring-loaded, tilting catch

A locking bar is for a washing machine or tumble dryer with a horizontal tilt cover and comprises a fishplate fastened on the under side of the cover, and a tilting catch subjected to the action of a spring. The catch is located in a section which is closed as far as a slit opening for penetration of the fishplate. A push rod moving in a vertical direction is located in the section which is released during the unlocking movement of the catch and and adjoins the slit opening for the fishplate under the impact of the force of another spring. ADVANTAGE - The slit required for penetration of the fishplate is covered automatically during the unlocking of the cover.

DOOR OF WASHING MACHINE WITH FRONT LOADING AND WASHING MACHINE WITH SUCH DOOR

ДВЕРЦА СТИРАЛЬНОЙ И/ИЛИ СУШИЛЬНОЙ МАШИНЫ С КРЫШКОЙ ДЛЯ СМОТРОВОГО СТЕКЛА И СТИРАЛЬНАЯ И/ИЛИ СУШИЛЬНАЯ МАШИНА С ТАКОЙ ДВЕРЦЕЙ

Дверца (10) стиральной и/или сушильной машины, содержащая раму (14) со скосом (30) по внутреннему периметру этой рамы (14), предназначенную для крепления дверцы (10) к корпусу машины посредством шарнира, смотровое стекло (12) и крышку (26) смотрового стекла (12), причем контактная поверхность (34) крышки (26) прилегает к указанному скосу (30), обеспечивая удержание крышки (26) в раме (14). Крышка (26) имеет две стороны (26a, 26b), лежащие, по существу, напротив друг друга, и кромку (32) по периметру крышки (26), при этом указанная кромка (32) сужается в области контактной поверхности (34) крышки (26) в направлении от смотрового стекла (12), а контактная поверхность (34) и прилегающая к ней поверхность скоса (30) рамы (14) имеют коническую форму.

ДВЕРЬ ДЛЯ СТИРАЛЬНОЙ МАШИНЫ ИЛИ СУШИЛЬНОГО БАРАБАНА

Дверь 2 для закрывания стиральной машины с фронтальной загрузкой или для сушильного барабана подобного типа соединена с корпусом 1 посредством петли 4 таким образом, что обеспечивает такой же большой угол раскрытия и может поворачиваться до или практически соприкосновения с внешней поверхностью корпуса 1. Закрепляемая на двери часть 12 петли установлена в приемной конструкции 9 между оболочками 17 и 18 двери. Каждая из частей 12, 16 петли имеет серповидное основание 26, 27, расположенное на дверной раме 6 и перекрывающее поперечные вырезы 11, 20, а также подшипниковые узлы, расположенные на основании.

Appliance Door Prop Mechanism

A latch plate and striker assembly serve also to prop open the door of a front load laundry washer or other washing or laundry appliance, so as to releasably maintain the door in an open, chamber venting position (regardless of whether the appliance installation is perfectly level). The latch plate also includes a ramped receptacle, and the strike structure includes a prong designed to be guided into the receptacle by the ramp, to align (as necessary) the door strike with the door latch/lock as the door is closed.

Structural door bowl for a household appliance door

A glass bowl for a door assembly of a washer, in which the glass bowl includes a bowl portion having an open end and a closed end; and a flange extending radially from a perimeter of the open end of the bowl portion and in a plane that corresponds to a plane of the door assembly for securing the glass bowl to the door assembly. The flange includes a plurality of stiffening features for fixedly engaging a portion of a door frame or an inner ring of the door assembly for increasing a stiffness of the door assembly. The door fame or the inner ring include a plurality of corresponding stiffening features for engaging the stiffening feature of the glass bowl.

Laundry treating apparatus

There may be disclosed a laundry treating apparatus including a cabinet configured to define a profile thereof, the cabinet comprising a laundry introduction opening formed therein, a door configured to open and close the laundry introduction opening, a hinge unit comprising a first pivot to rotate the door along a first rotational direction and a second pivot to rotate a second rotational direction that is different from the first rotational direction, and a securing member configured to secure the door to the first pivot or the second pivot, when the door is rotated.

Hinge assembly

A hinge assembly includes a sleeve, a rotation shaft, and a sealing subassembly. The rotation shaft is partially received in the sleeve. The sealing subassembly seals the sleeve. The sleeve defines a pivot hole, and an inner side wall defining the pivot hole defines a restricting portion. The rotation shaft has a shaft portion and a buffer portion extending from a side wall of the shaft portion. The shaft portion is received in the pivot hole of the sleeve, and the buffer portion is received in the restricting portion of the sleeve. Damping oil is used between the inside of the sleeve and the rotation shaft.

Cover assembly for an appliance

A cover assembly for an appliance includes a glass panel, at least one attachment element and a perimeter frame. The glass panel has a perimeter edge extending between an inner surface and an outer surface and along a periphery of the glass panel. The attachment element is configured for engaging a corresponding structure of the appliance when the cover assembly is disposed at the appliance. The perimeter frame encompasses at least the perimeter edge of the glass panel, with no portion of the outer surface of the glass panel encompassed by the perimeter frame such that the outer surface of the glass panel is generally co-planar with an outer surface of the perimeter frame along the periphery of the glass panel. At least one of (i) the attachment element is bonded at the inner surface of the glass panel and (ii) the perimeter frame comprises the attachment element.

Laundry treating apparatus

There is disclosed a laundry treating apparatus including a first treating device comprising a cabinet defining an exterior appearance thereof, with an opening to load and unload laundry there through, a first space positioned in the cabinet to treat the laundry loaded through the opening and a door opening and closing the opening; a second treating device provided underneath the support part, the second treating device comprising a second space to treat laundry, wherein a surface of the cabinet in which the opening is positioned comprises an incline part projected in a direction far from a front surface of the second treating device.

Laudry handling apparatus

A laundry handling apparatus having a body provided with an inlet, a door to open/close the inlet, and a hinge assembly for the door to be rotatably installed to the body. The door is provided at both sides of a rear surface thereof with a hinge installation part at which the hinge assembly is installed, and the hinge assembly is installed at one of the two hinge installation parts, thereby enabling the change of an opening/closing direction of the door in a convenient manner.

Loading Device for a Washing Machine

A front loading washing machine having a front loading door 14 for the washing drum is provided with a loading device 21 for attachment to the front 15 of a front loading washing machine adjacent the door 14 , the loading device 21 comprising a readily deformable textile chute 22 mounted on a collapsible frame 23 , the frame being attached to the machine by brackets 24,25 secured on the front 15 of the washing machine both sides of said door 14 and the frame 23 being opened to a raised open condition to form a taut chute 22 for directing laundry into a drum and being collapsed to permit closure of the door 14.

Water-conducting domestic appliance comprising a treatment region which can be ventilated

A water-conducting domestic appliance includes a housing having an interior, and a door which is connected to the housing to provide access to a treatment region in the interior of the housing. A ventilation valve controls ventilation of the treatment region of the housing. A door closure is provided to close the door and has an actuator which is connected to the ventilation valve. The door closure is actively connected to the ventilation valve in such a manner that the actuator opens the ventilation valve when the door is released and closes the ventilation valve when the door is closed, so that the ventilation valve is closed when the door is closed during operation.

Washing machine having upper cover

An upper cover of a washing machine having an improved structure in which the upper cover may be manufactured in a simple process. The washing machine includes: a main body; and an upper cover configured to cover an upper part of the main body, wherein the upper cover includes: a cover plate formed in a rectangular shape; and a cover frame formed of a material different from a material for the cover plate and coupled to the cover plate along a circumference of the cover plate, and the cover frame includes: at least one first support part configured to support an upper side of the cover plate; and at least one second support part configured to support a lower side of the cover plate.

WASHER/DRYER COMPRISING A LOCK

The present invention relates to a washer/dryer () comprising two side walls () closing the volume from sides wherein the drum, in which the laundry is placed, and other elements are located, a front wall () closing the said volume from the front, an opening () which is disposed on the front wall () and enables the laundry to be placed in the drum, a lid () covering the opening (), a lock () disposed on the front wall (), a tenon () which is disposed on the lid () and provides the lid () to remain in the closed position by being placed into the lock () and a hole () disposed on the front wall (), behind which the lock () is placed and which enables the tenon () to reach the lock (). 1123435463755683676693109381110363. A washer/dryer () comprising—two side walls () closing the volume from sides wherein the drum , in which the laundry is placed , and other machine elements are located ,—a front wall () closing the said volume from the front ,—an opening () which is disposed on the front wall () and enables the laundry to be placed in the drum ,—a lid () covering the opening () ,—a lock () disposed on the front wall () ,—a tenon () which is disposed on the lid () and provides the lid () to remain in the closed position by being placed into the lock () and—a hole () disposed on the front wall () , behind which the lock () is placed and which enables the tenon () to reach the lock () , characterized by the lock () having—a body () that remains at the rear side of the front wall () ,—an extension () which is disposed on the body () and passes to the front of the front wall () through the hole () and—a connection member () mounted onto the extension () from the front side of the front wall () and which provides the lock () to be fixed to the front wall ().2163113911. The washer/dryer () as in claim 1 , wherein the lock () which is fixed to the front wall () by means of the connection member () such that the front wall () remains between the body () and the connection ...

Wall-mounted drum washing machine and method for sensing mounting abnormality and fall thereof

Provided is a wall-mounted drum washing machine which includes a rear panel having a buffer member interposed between a through-hole and a wall surface and mounted on the wall surface through a fastening member inserted through the through-hole, a tub containing wash water and supported by the rear panel, and a box unit coupled to the rear panel so as to surround the tub. The wall-mounted drum washing machine includes a sensor configured to sense a contact state between the rear panel and the wall surface, a control unit configured to determine a mounting abnormality of the drum washing machine based on the sensed contact state, and a power supply unit configured to control power supply according to the determination result of the control unit.

APPARATUS TO DETECT OPENING AND CLOSING OF DOOR IN WASHING MACHINE

An apparatus to detect opening and closing of a door in a washing machine by detecting a resistance value varying according to a lever position of a door lock switch. In the apparatus to detect opening and closing of a door in a washing machine, since a resistance meter is added to the inside of a component with the contact being eliminated therefrom, it may be possible to simplify an inner structure of the component and to reduce material costs. In addition, opening and closing of a door is accurately detected as a resistance value of the resistance meter varies by rotation of a gear instead of surface contact between contacts, and thus it may be possible to prevent a detection error in the event of contact short circuits due to moisture and to enhance component reliability. 1. An apparatus to detect opening and closing of a door in a washing machine comprising:a door to open and close an inlet of a washing machine;a door lock switch comprising a locking lever to lock or unlock the door by moving depending upon opening and closing of the door, and a variable resistance meter to output a resistance value of which varies according to movement of the locking lever;a detection unit which detects and outputs a voltage value applied to the variable resistance meter depending upon variation of the resistance value; anda control unit which determines a movement position of the locking lever depending upon the output voltage value of the detection unit and detects an opening and closing state of the door depending upon the movement position of the locking lever.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the door further comprises a block member to block the movement of the locking lever; andthe block member has a structure which is provided integrally with the door at a front inner side of the door.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the locking lever is moved so as to be blocked by or decoupled from the block member.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , ...

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

A laundry treating apparatus is provided that may include a cabinet having a laundry opening formed therein, a door mounted to the cabinet to open and close the laundry opening, and a control panel arranged at or on the cabinet. The control panel may include a control panel body that projects forward from a front plate. A front side of the control panel body may be sloped to face upward, thereby permitting enhanced utilization of an inside space of the cabinet, easy display of information on the control panel to a user, and easy operation of the control panel by a user. 1. A laundry treating apparatus , comprising:a cabinet having a laundry opening formed therein,a door mounted to the cabinet to open and close the laundry opening; anda control panel arranged on the cabinet, wherein the control panel includes a front plate; anda control panel body that projects outward from the front plate, and wherein a front side of the control panel body is sloped to face in an upward direction of the laundry treatment device.2. The laundry treating apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control panel body comprises an upper side claim 1 , a lower side and two opposite sides exposed outside of the cabinet.3. The laundry treating apparatus as claimed in claim 2 , wherein a width of a lower side of the control panel body is larger than a width of an upper side of the control panel body in a forward to rearward direction of the laundry treatment apparatus.4. The laundry treating apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a height of the control panel body is smaller than a height of the front plate in a vertical direction of the laundry treatment apparatus.5. The laundry treating apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control panel body includes:a front body portion that projects outward from the front plate; anda window arranged on the front body portion, a front side of the window being sloped to face in upward direction.6. The laundry treating apparatus as claimed in ...

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

A laundry treatment apparatus includes a tub body configured to store water, a tub cover configured to define an upper surface of the tub body, an introduction aperture defined through the tub cover, a supply aperture provided in the tub cover, and configured to enable supply of water into the tub body, a drum that is rotatably provided in the tub body, and that is configured to receive laundry, the drum including an opening in communication with the introduction aperture, a door configured to open and close the introduction aperture, and an ejection unit configured to eject water introduced into the supply aperture to at least one of the door or to the drum. 1. A laundry treatment apparatus comprising:a tub body configured to store water;a tub cover configured to define an upper surface of the tub body;an introduction aperture defined through the tub cover;a supply aperture provided in the tub cover, and configured to enable supply of water into the tub body;a drum that is rotatably provided in the tub body, and that is configured to receive laundry, the drum including an opening in communication with the introduction aperture;a door configured to open and close the introduction aperture; andan ejection unit configured to eject water introduced into the supply aperture to at least one of the door or to the drum.2. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the ejection unit comprises:a chamber configured to guide water supplied through the supply aperture toward the introduction aperture; anda chamber discharge unit configured to discharge water introduced into the chamber to the door.3. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the chamber comprises:an inlet chamber located under the supply aperture; anda connection chamber configured to guide water introduced into the inlet chamber to the chamber discharge unit.4. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein a cross-sectional area of the connection ...

Glued Composite Component

A technique for minimising “blooming” or “frosting” that may occur when bonding sub-components of an article together to form a composite component with an adhesive such as cyanoacrylate. Opposed bonding regions on surfaces of first and second sub-components are bonded by the adhesive and at least one of the opposed bonding regions is provided with a depression in its surface which is capable of receiving and containing an amount of uncured/curing adhesive. The depression is preferably shaped and dimensioned so as to contain the uncured adhesive while minimising the adhesive's surface area exposed to the atmosphere. The depression may be shaped as an elongate groove along at least a part of a bonding region, such as along at least a part of the periphery of a bonding region. 1. A composite component , comprising:a first sub-component and a second sub-component bonded together at an interface by an adhesive, a first surface on the first sub-component and a second surface on the second sub-component meeting at the interface,the first and second surfaces each including a bonding region for receiving uncured adhesive which, when cured, bonds opposed bonding regions from the first and second sub-components together, at least one of the bonding regions having a periphery including a depression either within its periphery or along at least a portion of its periphery for receiving and containing excess uncured adhesive.2. The composite component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is a cyanoacrylate adhesive or cyanoacrylate-based adhesive.3. The composite component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the depression is a continuous or semi-continuous groove or channel.4. The composite component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the depression has at least one pair of opposed and substantially parallel side walls.5. The composite component as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the pair of side walls are spaced apart by a distance of between about 0.25 mm and about 1.0 mm.6. The ...

METHOD OF OPERATING A WASHING MACHINE AND WASHING MACHINE

A washing machine has a suds container arranged in a housing, in which container a drum is rotatably mounted, a loading opening arranged on the front of the housing which can be closed by a door having a door inspection glass, a door sealing ring that extends between the housing and the suds container around the loading opening, and a control or regulating device. The washing machine is configured for carrying out a selected washing program including a rinsing phase and a step, in which water is applied to the door inspection glass and the door sealing ring following the rinsing phase to rinse the door inspection glass and the door sealing ring. The washing machine performs a spin cycle after the rinsing phase and before applying water to the door inspection glass and the door sealing ring at a maximum speed as a function of the selected washing program. 1. A method for operating a washing machine having a suds container arranged in a housing , in which container a drum is rotatably mounted , a loading opening arranged on the front of the housing , which can be closed by means of a door having a door inspection glass , a door sealing ring which extends between the housing and the suds container around the loading opening , and a control or regulating device , wherein the method comprises the following steps:carrying out a selected washing program which comprises a rinsing phase and in which water is applied to the door inspection glass and the door sealing ring following the rinsing phase, in order to rinse the door inspection glass and the door sealing ring, andperforming a spin cycle after the rinsing phase and before applying the water to the door inspection glass and the door sealing ring at a maximum rotational speed as a function of the selected washing program.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the following steps:determining whether the selected washing program has a threshold load amount that exceeds a predetermined maximum load amount ...

WASHING FEEDING DEVICE AND WASHING MACHINE

A washing feeding device includes a water box, and a feeding box installed in the water box; at least one feeding chamber is arranged in the feeding box. A baffle board is pivoted and installed in the feeding chamber for preventing water from flowing to a water outlet. A gap portion is formed on the baffle board, and an inlet water flow of the water box flows to the gap portion of the baffle board that is open when the baffle board is pivoted, and the inlet water flow washes a bottom wall of the feeding chamber below the baffle board after passing through the baffle board from the gap portion, and opening the baffle board. Via the above arrangement, residue of washing powder at the water outlet of the feeding chamber shielded by the baffle board is prevented. 1. A detergent feeding device , comprising a water box , and a feeding box installed in the water box; wherein ,at least one feeding chamber is arranged in the feeding box;a baffle board is pivoted and installed in the feeding chamber for preventing water from flowing to a water outlet;a gap portion is formed on the baffle board, and an inlet water flow of the water box flows to the gap portion of the baffle board being open when the baffle board is pivoted, andthe inlet water flow washes a bottom wall of the feeding chamber below the baffle board after passing through the baffle board from the gap portion, and opening the baffle board.2. The detergent feeding device according to claim 1 , wherein an auxiliary baffle board is arranged in the feeding chamber claim 1 , and the gap portion is blocked by the auxiliary baffle board when the baffle board is reset claim 1 ,so that the baffle board and the auxiliary baffle board jointly separate the feeding chamber into two mutually independent portions.3. The detergent feeding device according to claim 2 , wherein the gap portion is arranged on a position claim 2 , close to a side wall of the feeding chamber claim 2 , of the baffle board claim 2 , andso that water ...

Lock and Lid Lock

A lock and lid lock for an appliance are provided. The lock has a base supporting a driving mechanism, a sliding mechanism, a connecting mechanism and a locking mechanism. The driving mechanism includes a driving unit that drives rotation of a screw rod. A sliding block is connected to a gear that is engaged with the screw rod and drives the sliding block to move linearly back and forth with the rotation of the screw rod. One end of the connecting mechanism is connected to the sliding block and the other end is connected to the locking mechanism. This allows linear movement of the sliding block to be converted into rotational movement of the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is rotatably connected to the base and may include a locking portion which is configured to unfold or retract relative to the base along with the rotation of the locking mechanism. 1. A lock for an appliance , the lock comprising a base , a driving mechanism , a sliding mechanism , a connecting mechanism and a locking mechanism which are disposed on the base ,the driving mechanism comprising a driving unit and a screw rod, the driving unit driving the screw rod to rotate;the sliding mechanism comprising a gear and a sliding block connected to the gear, the gear being engaged with the screw rod, to drive the sliding block to move linearly with the rotation of the screw rod;the connecting mechanism comprising a first end connected to the sliding block, and a second end connected to the locking mechanism, the connecting mechanism converting the linear movement of the sliding block into rotational movement of the locking mechanism;the locking mechanism being rotatably connected to the base; andthe locking mechanism comprising a locking portion, to unfold or retract relative to the base along with the rotation of the locking mechanism.2. The lock according to claim 1 , wherein the sliding mechanism comprises a pair of gears which are engaged on two opposite sides of the screw rod symmetrically ...

WASHING MACHINE

Disclosed herein is a washing machine, which includes a cabinet having a first opening and a washing space therein and a door assembly configured to open or close the first opening. The door assembly includes a door unit including a guide duct having one side forming a second opening and the other side connected to the washing space, and configured to be rotatable with respect to the cabinet, a sub-door configured to open or close the second opening and a sealing assembly configured to seal the other side of the guide duct. With this configuration, it is possible to effectively seal the inside of the washing machine. 1. A washing machine comprising:a cabinet having a first opening and a washing space therein; anda door assembly configured to open or close the first opening,wherein the door assembly includes:a door unit including a guide duct having one side forming a second opening and [[the ]]an other side connected to the washing space, and configured to be rotatable with respect to the cabinet;a sub-door configured to open or close the second opening; anda sealing assembly configured to seal the other side of the guide duct.2. The washing machine of claim 1 , wherein:the door unit comprises:a door body corresponding to the first opening anda door glass including a glass opening corresponding to the other side of the guide duct, and combined with the door body; andthe sealing assembly is configured to seal between the other side of the guide duct and the glass opening.3. The washing machine of claim 2 , wherein:the guide duct comprises a duct connecting portion formed on the other side of the guide duct in a flange shape; andthe door glass is disposed adjacent to the glass opening and formed to correspond to the duct connecting portion.4. The washing machine of claim 3 , wherein at least one portion of each of the glass connecting portion and the duct connecting portion is formed in a planar shape.5. The washing machine of claim 3 , wherein the glass connecting ...

Door Lock And Electronic Apparatus

The present application discloses a door lock, which may be implemented on a door panel of an electrical device such as a washing machine. The lock includes a housing that can be installed into the panel without hardware such as a mounting screw, eliminating a need to position a screw in the panel for mounting the lock. The lock housing may include a lock head that can move into or out of a groove formed as a recess into a clamping edge of the housing. Ramped surfaces and contact faces of the housing are provided that allow rotation of the housing during its installation into the panel, which force the lock head into the groove during the housing insertion into the panel and allow the lock head to restore by moving out of the groove when the housing is in an installed position, locking the housing in place. 1. A door lock , comprising:a housing;a door hook hole body provided on the housing, wherein the door hook hole body comprises a top, a first pair of oppositely provided sidewalls, and a second pair of oppositely provided sidewalls, and the first pair of sidewalls and the second pair of sidewalls are formed respectively by extending downward from the lower part of the top;a pair of clamping edges comprising a first clamping edge and a second clamping edge, the pair of clamping edges extending outward respectively from the first pair of sidewalls from the top of the door hook hole body;a groove formed by upward recessing from the lower surface of the first clamping edge; anda lock head provided below the groove, wherein the lock head is capable of moving into or out of the groove;wherein a pair of first contact faces and a pair of second contact faces are respectively formed by the housing extending from the outer sides of the second pair of sidewalls, the pair of second contact faces are respectively formed by the distal ends of the pair of first contact faces extending obliquely downward, and a pair of supporting parts are formed at the junctions of the pair of ...

Laundry treating appliance and method of operation for a laundry treating appliance

A laundry treating appliance and a method operating a laundry treating appliance having at least one automatic cycle of operation, a plurality of components selectively operable by a controller to implement the at least one cycle of operation on a load of laundry received within a treating chamber of the appliance with the controller having a user interface for receiving input from a user and a door for closing an open face of the treating chamber, the method comprising determining a movement of the door in a closing direction and actuating the user interface when it is determined the door is moved in the closing direction.

DOOR LOCKING DEVICE FOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

The present invention relates to a door locking device () for household appliances. The device according to the present invention allows to detect a door closing or opening condition, to actuate, only with the door closed, an electromagnetic actuator () that triggers door locking means and a respective switch (), and finally to detect the door locking condition. The operation of the door lock required by current safety standards is obtained here by means of an architecture of the door lock which allows to simplify the architecture of the door lock itself, in particular by reducing the connecting contacts () with the household appliance to only two. 1. A locking device of a household appliance door , having a first and a second connecting contact to the household appliance , the device comprisinga door closing switch arranged on said first contacts;an actuator arranged electrically in series with said door closing switch;a door locking switch arranged electrically in series between said actuator and said second contact;a resistor, arranged between said actuator and said second connecting contact and electrically in parallel to said door locking switch.2. A device according to claim 1 , characterized in that said actuator is formed by a solenoid.3. A device according to claim 2 , characterized in that said resistor is formed by a PTC.4. A device according to claim 1 , characterized in that said actuator is formed by a shape-memory element. The present invention relates to a control circuit for actuating a door locking device for household appliances.So-called locking devices for locking the door of a household appliance, typically a washing machine, which comprise a device for detecting a closing condition of a household appliance door, a device for locking and possibly unlocking the household appliance door and a device for detecting the locking condition of such a door, are known and commonly used in the field of household appliances.The device for detecting the ...

WASHING MACHINE

A washing machine including an attachment groove on or in a top portion or surface of a cabinet; a joint member coupled to the cabinet and in the attachment groove; a door configured to open and close an inlet of the cabinet, and a damper connected to the joint member and configured to adjust or control a rotational speed of the door. 1. A washing machine , comprising:an attachment groove on a top portion or surface of a cabinet;a joint member coupled to the cabinet and in the attachment groove;a door configured to open and close an inlet of the cabinet; anda damper connected to the joint member and configured to adjust, control and/or reduce a rotational speed of the door.2. The washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the attachment groove comprises:a base facing a bottom of the joint member.3. The washing machine of claim 2 , wherein the attachment groove further comprises:a coupling protrusion protruding or extending from the base and in the joint member.4. The washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the attachment groove comprises:an inner sidewall facing a sidewall of the joint member; andone or more attachment ribs protruding or extending from the inner sidewall toward the joint member, and configured to confine lateral movement of the joint member.5. The washing machine of claim 4 , wherein the attachment groove comprises a plurality of attachment ribs on each of at least two opposing inner sidewalls of the attachment groove.6. The washing machine of claim 4 , wherein the joint member comprises:a head connected to the damper.7. The washing machine of claim 6 , wherein the joint member further comprises:a body extending from the head member and in the attachment groove.8. The washing machine of claim 7 , wherein the joint member further comprises:a hook extending from the body that books, latches or is secured onto the base of the attachment groove.9. The washing machine of claim 8 , wherein the hook passes through a hole or opening in the base of the attachment ...

Door latch for a domestic electrical appliance

A door latch for a domestic electrical appliance includes a latch assembly that includes a locking element arranged to be displaceable between an unlocking position and a locking position, and an arresting element which moves from its release position into the arresting position as the door is closed. The arresting element in the arresting position can be locked by means of the locking element against movement into the release position and in the locked state prevents the closed door from opening. The latch assembly further includes an electric switch which, when the door is closed, responds to a movement of the locking element from the unlocking position into the locking position, and a switch auxiliary control member which, as the door is closed, is urged by the closing body from an active position against a restoring spring force into an inactive position. 1. A door latch for a domestic electrical appliance , comprising: a locking element which is arranged to be displaceable between an unlocking position and a locking position;', 'an arresting element which is arranged to be movable between a release position and an arresting position and which moves from its release position into the arresting position as the door is closed, wherein the arresting element in the arresting position can be locked by means of the locking element against movement into the release position and in the locked state prevents the closed door from opening;', 'an electric switch which, when the door is closed, responds to a movement of the locking element from the unlocking position into the locking position; and', 'a switch auxiliary control member which is arranged to be movable and which, as the door is closed, is urged by the closing body from an active position against a restoring spring force into an inactive position, wherein the switch auxiliary control member in the active position enforces a first switch state of the electric switch and in the inactive position allows a change in ...

WASHING MACHINE WITH MODULAR COMPUTER BOARD

Disclosed is a washing machine with a modular computer board, comprising a control circuit board and function control modules respectively connected to corresponding loads, characterized in that the control circuit board comprises a main control module; the function control modules include at least a motor control module, a water feeding control module, and a water discharge control module; at least one of the function control modules is arranged independently from the control circuit board; and the main control module and the independently arranged function control module are connected to a data bus and a power bus, respectively. A modular construction mode of the computer board control circuit board of the washing machine is achieved by connecting a computer board provided with the main control module to various function control modules respectively via a data bus and a power bus; moreover, the circuit configuration in the washing machine is simplified by mounting the function control modules on or close to corresponding loads. 1. A washing machine with a modular computer board , comprising a control circuit board and function control modules , and each of the function control modules is connected to corresponding loads , respectively , wherein the control circuit board comprises a main control module , the function control modules comprise a motor control module , a water feeding control module , and a water discharge control module , at least one of the function control modules is arranged independently from the control circuit board , and the main control module and the function control modules arranged independently are connected to a data bus and a power bus , respectively.2. The washing machine with a modular computer board of claim 1 , wherein at least two of the function control modules are arranged independently from the control circuit board claim 1 , respectively.3. The washing machine with a modular computer board of claim 1 , wherein each of the ...

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

A laundry treating apparatus comprises a cabinet forming a profile, provided with a laundry opening; a door having an inner frame arranged toward the laundry opening and an outer frame coupled to the inner frame and arranged toward the outside of the cabinet, and opening and closing the laundry opening; a hinge part having a first pivot rotating the door along a first rotational direction and a second pivot rotating the door along a second rotational direction different from the first rotational direction; a pivot switching member movable to rotatably fix the door to any one of the first pivot and the second pivot; and a pressing piece provided in the door and pressed by a user to move the pivot switching member, wherein the pressing piece includes a pressing point pressed by the user, and the pressing point is provided at an upper end of the pressing piece. 1. A laundry treating apparatus comprising:a cabinet forming a profile, provided with a laundry opening;a door having an inner frame arranged toward the laundry opening and an outer frame coupled to the inner frame and arranged toward the outside of the cabinet, and opening and closing the laundry opening;a hinge part having a first pivot rotating the door along a first rotational direction and a second pivot rotating the door along a second rotational direction different from the first rotational direction;a pivot switching member movable to rotatably fix the door to any one of the first pivot and the second pivot; andan actuator provided in the door and to be pressed by a user, moving the pivot switching member when being pressed by a user,wherein the actuator includes a pressing point pressed by the user, and the pressing point is provided at an upper end of the actuator.2. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the door includes a recessed part provided at an upper end of the door and recessed at a predetermined depth along a horizontal extension direction of the door claim 1 , the ...

CONTROL PANEL FOR A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE

A washing machine appliance and control panel is provided herein. The washing machine appliance may include a cabinet defining an opening, a basket, a door, a secondary control panel, and a controller. The basket may be mounted within the cabinet and define a wash chamber beneath the opening to receive one or more clothing articles to be washed. The door may be pivotally attached to the cabinet and selectively movable between an open position and a closed position. The secondary control panel may be disposed on the cabinet within a closed footprint of the door. The secondary control panel may be covered beneath the door in the closed position. The controller may be operatively connected to the secondary control panel. The controller may be configured to receive an input signal from the secondary control panel, and initiate an operative step in response to the input signal. 1. A washing machine comprising:a cabinet defining an opening;a basket mounted within the cabinet, the basket defining a wash chamber beneath the opening to receive one or more clothing articles to be washed;a door pivotally attached to the cabinet, the door being selectively movable between an open position and a closed position, the door defining a closed footprint covering the opening of the cabinet in the closed position;a secondary control panel disposed on the cabinet within the closed footprint of the door, the secondary control panel being covered beneath the door in the closed position; and receive an input signal from the secondary control panel, and', 'initiate an operative step in response to the input signal., 'a controller operatively connected to the secondary control panel, the controller being configured to'}2. The washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the secondary control panel includes a selectively-engageable user input switch claim 1 , the selectively-engageable user input switch being accessible to receive a user input when the door is in the open position.3. The washing ...

WASHING MACHINE

Provided is a washing machine including an auxiliary washing unit configured with an auxiliary washing space formed separately from a main washing space formed in a rotating tub, and a discharging assembly by which the auxiliary washing space and the main washing space are selectively in communication with each other. Through such a structure, auxiliary washing may be independently performed, and washing efficiency may be enhanced. 1. A washing machine comprising:a main body having an opening through which to receive laundry into a main washing space to be machine washed by the washing machine;a top cover disposed at an upper part of the main body over the opening;a door mounted on the top cover and configured to open and close the opening; andan auxiliary washing unit to hold laundry to be hand washed and configured to be positionable between the door and the top cover,wherein the top cover includes an auxiliary washing part having frictional protrusions to increase frictional force with laundry that is hand rubbed with the frictional protrusions.2. The washing machine according to claim 1 , whereinthe top cover includes an inner surface formed around the opening, andthe frictional protrusions are formed on the inner surface.3. The washing machine according to claim 2 , wherein the frictional protrusions are formed at an inner front surface of the opening.4. The washing machine according to claim 2 , wherein the inner surface is formed to be inclined downward toward the opening.5. The washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary washing unit is detachably mountable on the top cover.6. The washing machine according to claim 5 , whereinthe top cover includes a seating surface on which the auxiliary washing unit is seatable, andthe auxiliary washing unit includes a seating part supportable by the seating surface,so that, when the auxiliary washing unit is seated on the seating surface, the seating part is supported by the seating surface.7. The washing ...

METHOD FOR CLEANING A LOAD IN A TREATMENT SPACE OF A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE

A domestic appliance for cleaning a load has a treatment space for accommodating a load to be cleaned, a load detecting device for detecting a load quantity in the treatment space, and a time detecting device for detecting a time value. A controller of the domestic appliance automatically starts a cleaning program when (i) the load quantity detected by the load detecting device exceeds a predetermined load limit value and (ii) the time value detected by the time detecting device exceeds a predetermined time limit value. 1. A method for cleaning a load in a treatment space of a domestic appliance , which comprises the steps of:detecting a load quantity in the treatment space;detecting a time value; and a detected load quantity exceeds a predetermined load limit value; and', 'a detected time value exceeds a predetermined time limit value., 'automatically starting a cleaning program when2. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises inputting at least one of the predetermined load limit value or the predetermined time limit value by a user.3. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises:detecting an available quantity of cleaning agent; andstarting the cleaning program automatically only when the detected quantity of the cleaning agent exceeds a predetermined cleaning agent limit value.4. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises:providing the domestic appliance with an automatic door closing system for automatically closing a door to the treatment space; andactivating the automatic door closing system for closing the door before the cleaning program is started.5. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises:displaying at least one information item to a user which is selected from group consisting of the predetermined load limit value, the load quantity, a difference between the load quantity and the predetermined load limit value, the predetermined time limit value, the time value, and a difference between the ...

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE DOOR ASSEMBLY

A laundry treating appliance having a door assembly with an inner door frame. One or more mechanical fasteners extending the inner door frame so secure one of a hinge or handle to the door frame. Hinge and handle covers are adhesively bonded to the inner door frame to cover the one or more mechanical fasteners. A user interface controller is affixed to the door frame through an aperture in an inner door subassembly. A touch film having an integrated flexible printed circuit board with touch buttons is in communication with and configured to control the user interface controller. The touch film is adhered to the interior surface of the outer screen door. 1. A laundry treating appliance comprising:an inner door subassembly comprising an inner door frame, an intermediate door frame attached to the inner door frame, an outer door screen attached to the intermediate door frame, the intermediate door frame being adhered to a front of the inner door frame;one or more mechanical fasteners extending from a front to a back of the inner door frame; a hinge cover adhesively bonded to the inner door frame to cover the one or more mechanical fasteners on the back of the inner door frame;a user interface controller being affixed to the intermediate door frame through an aperture in the inner door subassembly; anda touch film having an integrated flexible printed circuit board with touch buttons in communication with and configured to control the user interface controller; and wherein the touch film is adhered to the interior surface of the outer screen door.2. The laundry treating appliance of claim 1 , wherein the inner door frame further comprises a hinge seat.3. The laundry treating appliance of claim 2 , further comprising a hinge in the hinge seat and covered by the hinge cover.4. The laundry treating appliance of claim 1 , wherein the outer door screen further comprises an interior surface and an outer surface and having a compound curvature claim 1 , a section thereof ...

ADDITIVE RESERVOIR RECEPTACLE FOR AN APPLIANCE

An additive dispenser for an appliance includes a rotatable door, a clip and a manifold. The clip is positioned on the rotatable door. The clip is configured for receipt of an additive bottle with a valve. The clip is positioned on the rotatable door such that the valve of the additive bottle is opened by the manifold when the additive bottle is received by the clip and the rotatable door is closed. 1. An appliance , comprising:a cabinet;a drum disposed within the cabinet; and a door rotatably mounted to the cabinet,', 'a clip positioned on the door, the clip configured for receipt of an additive bottle with a valve, and', 'a manifold positioned within the cabinet,', 'wherein the clip is positioned on the door such that the valve of the additive bottle is opened by the manifold when the additive bottle is received by the clip and the door is rotated closed., 'an additive dispenser comprising'}2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the additive dispenser further comprises a pump positioned within the cabinet claim 1 , the pump coupled to the manifold such that the pump is operable to flow fluid from the additive bottle when the additive bottle is received by the clip and the door is closed.3. The appliance of claim 2 , wherein the additive dispenser further comprises a hose that extends between the pump and the manifold claim 2 , and the hose provides a fluid flow path between the pump and the manifold.4. The appliance of claim 2 , wherein the pump is operable to flow the fluid from the additive bottle into the drum.5. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the manifold comprises an actuation pin and a cylindrical support claim 1 , the actuation pin disposed within the cylindrical support.6. The appliance of claim 5 , wherein the valve of the additive bottle comprises a valve body claim 5 , a post claim 5 , a spring and a seal claim 5 , the post slidably mounted to the valve body claim 5 , the seal positioned on the post such that the seal is positioned against the valve ...

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE HAVING A HINGE ASSEMBLY

A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry items according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a cabinet defining an interior and having a top panel that at least partially defines an access opening to the interior. A lid is rotatable between a closed position and an opened position to selectively open or close the access opening. At least one hinge assembly couples the top panel with the lid. The at least one hinge assembly can include a hinge housing coupled to the top panel. A cam is received within the hinge housing and coupled to the lid. A snubber housing is coupled to the hinge housing and has a damper receiving portion. A damper is at least partially received within the damper receiving portion. 1. A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry items according to an automatic cycle of operation , the laundry treating appliance comprising:a cabinet defining an interior and having a top panel that at least partially defines an access opening to the interior;a lid rotatable between a closed position and an opened position to selectively open or close the access opening; and a hinge housing coupled to the top panel;', 'a cam received within the hinge housing and coupled to the lid;', 'a snubber housing coupled to the hinge housing and having a damper receiving portion provided at a non-zero angle relative to the top panel in the closed position; and', 'a damper at least partially received within the damper receiving portion and biased against the cam such that movement of the cam selectively depresses the damper when the lid moves from the opened position to the closed position., 'at least one hinge assembly coupling the top panel with the lid, the at least one hinge assembly comprising2. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the cam is rotatably coupled to the hinge housing between an upwardly rotated position and a downwardly rotated position.3. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the cam bears against an upper surface of the ...

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE HAVING A HINGE ASSEMBLY

A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry items according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a cabinet defining an interior and having a top panel that at least partially defines an access opening to the interior. A lid is rotatable between a closed position and an opened position to selectively open or close the access opening. At least one hinge assembly couples the top panel with the lid. The at least one hinge assembly can include a lid hinge coupled to the lid and defining an axis of rotation of the lid. A hinge housing is coupled to the top panel and to the lid and configured to receive the lid hinge. A damper housing has a damper receiving portion, with a damper at least partially received within the damper receiving portion. 1. A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry items according to an automatic cycle of operation , the laundry treating appliance comprising:a cabinet defining an interior and having a top panel that at least partially defines an access opening to the interior;a lid rotatable between a closed position and an opened position to selectively open or close the access opening; and a lid hinge coupled to the lid and defining an axis of rotation of the lid;', 'a hinge housing coupled to the top panel and to the lid and configured to receive the lid hinge;', 'a hinge cam at least partially received in the hinge housing, the hinge cam having a body with a first surface comprising two outwardly curved surfaces and an inwardly curved surface between the outwardly curved surfaces and defining a C-shape;', 'a damper housing undermounted to and at least partially underlying the hinge housing and having a damper receiving portion at least partially positioned below the top panel;', 'a piston having an outer surface and at least partially received within the damper receiving portion and configured to protrude from the damper receiving portion and contact the hinge cam; and', 'a damper at least partially received within the ...

STEAM GENERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD OF STEAM GENERATOR

A steam generator and a control method thereof are disclosed. The control method includes supplying water to a first chamber (C), turning a heater () on, wherein power is supplied to the heater () to heat the heater () at a third temperature so as to generate steam, preventing overheating, wherein power supplied to the heater is cut at a first temperature so as to prevent overheating of the heater, and determining scale, wherein power supplied to the heater () is cut at a second temperature lower than the first temperature and then is resupplied after a predetermined time so as to prevent malfunction of the overheating prevention, wherein, when a time interval for the temperature of the heater to rise from the third temperature to the first temperature is within a predetermined time, determining scale is not performed. 113-. (canceled)14. A steam generator comprising:a first chamber configured to store water;a heater configured to generate steam by heating the water; 'based on a temperature of the heater reaching a first temperature, cutting power supplied to the heater to protect the heater from overheating;', 'an overheating protector configured to protect the heater from overheating by based on the temperature of the heater reaching a second temperature that is lower than the first temperature, cutting the power supplied to the heater for a first time period; and', 'resuming supply of power to the heater after the first time period; and, 'a first temperature sensor configured to protect against mis-triggering of the overheating protector bya controller electrically connected to the heater and first temperature sensor and configured to control an operation of the steam generator.15. The steam generator according to claim 14 , wherein a response time of the first temperature sensor is longer than a second time period corresponding to a time for the temperature of the heater to rise from a third temperature lower than the first temperature to the first temperature ...

WASHING MACHINE

Disclosed is a washing machine including a main body, a main washing unit provided inside the main body, and a door unit for opening and closing a main entrance formed in the main body to approach the main washing unit. The door unit includes a main door and an auxiliary door. The main door includes an auxiliary washing unit, an auxiliary entrance for inputting laundry into the auxiliary washing unit, and an opening through which the contents of the auxiliary washing unit are discharged. The auxiliary door is rotatably coupled to the main door to open and close the auxiliary entrance. When the auxiliary door is opened, the auxiliary door closes the opening to form an auxiliary washing space in which water is able to be contained. When the auxiliary door is closed after the hand-washing, the opening is opened to discharge the laundry and the washing water in the auxiliary laundry space to the main washing unit naturally. 1. A washing machine comprising:a main body;a main washing unit disposed in the inside of the main body; and a main door having a body unit formed with an auxiliary entrance, and', 'an auxiliary washing unit formed to be recessed from the body unit and having an opening; and', 'an auxiliary door rotatably coupled with the main door, and configured to open or close the auxiliary entrance, and, 'a door unit configured to open or close a main entrance formed in the main body to communicate with the main washing unit, wherein the door unit compriseswherein if the auxiliary door opens, the auxiliary door is further configured to close the opening to form an auxiliary washing space in which water is able to be contained.2. The washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein if the auxiliary door is closed claim 1 , the opening is configured to open in a manner that the water contained in the auxiliary washing space is discharged to the main washing unit through the opening.3. The washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary door is further ...

DOOR LOCKING DEVICE FOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

The present invention relates to a door locking device for household appliances. The device according to the present invention allows to detect a door closing or opening condition, to actuate, only with the door closed, an electromagnetic actuator that triggers door locking means and a respective switch, and finally to detect the door locking condition. The operation of the door lock required by current safety standards is obtained here by means of an architecture of the door lock which allows to simplify the architecture of the door lock itself, in particular by reducing the connecting contacts with the household appliance to only two. 1. A locking device of a household appliance door , having a first and a second connecting contact to the household appliance , the device comprising:a door closing switch, arranged on said first contact;an actuator, arranged electrically in series with said door closing switch,a door locking switch, arranged between said first connecting contact and second connecting contact, and arranged electrically in parallel to said actuator;a diode, arranged between said first connecting contact and said second connecting contact, and arranged electrically in series with said locking switch;an electric resistor, arranged on said second connecting contact.2. A device according to claim 1 , characterized in that said actuator is formed by a solenoid.3. A device according to claim 2 , characterized in that said resistor is formed by a PTC. The present invention relates to door locking device for household appliances. So-called locking devices for locking the door of a household appliance, typically a washing machine, which comprise a device for detecting a closing condition of a household appliance door, a device for locking and possibly unlocking the household appliance door and a device for detecting the locking condition of such a door, are known and commonly used in the field of household appliances.The device for detecting the closing ...

Electric Household Appliance Door Locking Device

An electric household appliance having a casing (); a compartment () housed inside the casing () and facing an opening (); a door () fitted to the casing () and movable between an open position and a closed position; and a locking device (); the locking device () having a box body () fixed to the casing (), alongside the door (); latch means () fitted to the box body () to move between a lock position locking the door (), and a release position releasing the door (); and an actuating device () for selectively moving the latch means () between the lock position and the release position, and which has at least an electrically conducting resistance wire () made of a shape-memory alloy and designed to vary in length alongside a variation in temperature, and electric power devices () for powering the resistance wire () and producing a controlled Joule-effect variation in temperature. 1. An electric household appliance comprising: a casing; a compartment housed inside the casing and facing an opening formed in the casing; a door fitted to the casing and movable between an open position and a closed position opening and closing the opening respectively; and a locking device for locking the door in the closed position to the casing; a box body fixed to the casing, alongside the door;', 'latch means fitted to the box body to move between at least a lock position locking the door, and a release position releasing the door; and', 'actuating means for selectively moving said latch means between said lock position and said release position;, 'said locking device comprisingsaid actuating means comprising:a shape-memory thrust-bearing device comprising at least an electrically conducting resistance wire made of a shape-memory alloy and designed to vary in length alongside a variation in temperature; andelectric power means for powering said resistance wire and producing a controlled Joule-effect variation in temperature.2. An electric household appliance as claimed in claim 1 , ...

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

A laundry treating apparatus comprises: a cabinet having a top face for supporting an object thereon and a front face having a front opening communicating an interior of the cabinet with an outside; a drawer extendable from the cabinet through the front opening; a tub disposed inside the drawer and having a water storage space; a drum rotatably disposed in the tub to receive laundry; a laundry inlet in a top face of the tub to receive laundry; a lever having a fixed end pivotably coupled to the cabinet and a free end positioned between a top face of the cabinet and a top face of the drawer; a magnetic field generator fixed to one of the free end of the lever and the drawer; and a magnetic field sensor disposed on the other of the free end of the lever and the drawer. 1. A laundry treating apparatus comprising:a cabinet having a top face for supporting an object thereon and a front face having a front opening defined therein communicating an interior of the cabinet with an outside thereof;a drawer extendable from the cabinet through the front opening;a tub disposed inside the drawer and having a water storage space defined therein;a drum rotatably disposed in the tub to receive therein laundry;a laundry inlet defined in a top face of the tub to receive laundry to be input into the drum;a lever having a fixed end pivotably coupled to the cabinet and a free end positioned between a top face of the cabinet and a top face of the drawer;a magnetic field generator fixed to one of the free end of the lever and the drawer to generate a magnetic field;a magnetic field sensor disposed on the other of the free end of the lever and the drawer, wherein the magnetic field sensor is configured to sense a magnetic field from the magnetic field generator when the drawer is inserted into the cabinet to a reference position; when an object is seated on the top face of the cabinet, to allow the free end of the lever to move toward the drawer to keep a distance between the magnetic field ...

Laundry treating apparatus having a detergent supply module

A laundry treating apparatus is provided that may include a cabinet having an introduction port for introduction of laundry and an opening that communicates with an outside of the cabinet, a tub arranged in the cabinet and provided with a tub introduction port that communicates with the introduction port, and a detergent supply module that stores a detergent and provides the stored detergent to the tub, the detergent supply module being detachably provided at the opening.

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS HAVNG A DETERGENT SUPPLY MODULE

A laundry treating apparatus is provided that may include a cabinet having an introduction port for introduction of laundry and an opening that communicates with an outside of the cabinet, a tub arranged in the cabinet and provided with a tub introduction port that communicates with the introduction port, and a detergent supply module that stores a detergent and provides the stored detergent to the tub, the detergent supply module being detachably provided at the opening.

WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE AND LID ASSEMBLY

A washing machine appliance and lid assembly is provided. Washing machine may include a cabinet, a basket, and a door. The cabinet may define an opening. The basket may be mounted within the cabinet. The basket may define a wash chamber beneath the opening to receive one or more clothing articles to be washed. Door may be pivotally attached to the cabinet. The door may be selectively movable between an open position permitting access to the opening and a closed position restricting access to the opening. The door may include an integral frame and a discrete panel. The integral frame may define an aperture above the wash chamber. 1. A washing machine , comprising:a cabinet defining an opening;a basket mounted within the cabinet, the basket defining a wash chamber beneath the opening to receive one or more clothing articles to be washed; and an integral frame defining an aperture above the wash chamber, the integral frame including a bottom wall, an outer wall, and a pivotable tab, a bottom surface of the bottom wall facing the cabinet in the closed position, the outer wall extending above the bottom wall in a vertical direction, the pivotable tab positioned above the bottom wall such that the pivotable tab is separated from the bottom wall along the vertical direction, the pivotable tab being further positioned between the outer wall and the aperture, wherein an internal cavity is defined between the bottom wall and the pivotable tab separated therefrom along the vertical direction, and', 'a discrete panel disposed on the pivotable tab in bonded parallel engagement therewith such that the pivotable tab is between the internal cavity and the discrete panel along the vertical direction, the discrete panel extending across the aperture such that the discrete panel is bounded by the outer wall of the integral frame,, 'a door pivotally attached to the cabinet, the door being selectively movable between an open position permitting access to the opening and a closed ...

Overlifting door latch with locking mechanism

A door latch for an electrical domestic appliance includes a rotary member rotationally movable in a rotation plane between a closing rotational position and a release rotational position, a movably arranged catch for arresting engagement by an overlifting rotational movement of the rotary member with the rotary member in its closing rotational position, and a locking assembly having a locking member movable between an unlocking position and a locking position. The rotary member is spring-biased towards the release rotational position and which, in the closing rotational position, holds a closure member to keep a door closed and, in the release rotational position, releases the closure member in order for the door to open. The locking member forms a first blocking arrangement by means of which the locking member in its locking position blocks the rotary member against rotation out of the closing rotational position into the release rotational position.

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH LAUNDRY DEFLECTOR

A laundry treating appliance may include a front panel with an opening, a door selectively opening and closing the front panel opening, a tub with an opening at least partially aligned with the front panel opening, and a bellows extending between the front panel and the tub at their respective openings. A deflector mounted to the tub extends towards the door and overlies at least a portion of the bellows. 1. A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry according to an automatic cycle of operation , the laundry treating appliance comprising:a chassis defining an interior;a front panel provided with the chassis and defining a front panel opening to the interior;a door movable relative to the front panel selectively opening and closing the front panel opening;a tub located within the interior and at least partially defining a treating chamber, the tub having a tub opening at least partially aligned with the front panel opening providing access to the treating chamber through the front panel opening and the tub opening when the door is opened;a bellows extending between the front panel and the tub at their respective openings; anda deflector mounted to the tub extending towards the door so as to overlie at least a portion of the bellows wherein at least a portion of the deflector is configured to at least intermittently abut the door during the automatic cycle of operation when the door is closed.2. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the at least a portion of the deflector comprises a compliant guard that at least intermittently abuts the door when the door is closed claim 1 , the compliant guard made of a resilient material.3. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the compliant guard is a rubber compliant guard.4. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the compliant guard is integrally formed with a remaining portion of the deflector.5. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the door further comprises a window and the at least a portion of the ...

Washing machine

Disclosed is a detergent supply device having an improved locking structure and a washing machine including the same, The washing machine includes a main body, a tub disposed inside the main body to accommodate water, a detergent case configured to supply a detergent to the tub, and a locking device configured to detachably connect the detergent case to the main body, wherein the locking device includes a first locking member disposed in the main body, and a second locking member disposed in the detergent case to unlock or lock the first locking member by being pressed or released.

Clothes treatment apparatus

Disclosed is a clothes treatment apparatus including a washing apparatus including a cabinet having an opening formed at an upper side thereof and a door configured to open and close the opening to perform a washing process, and a drying apparatus including a drying chamber provided on at least one side surface of the cabinet to dry laundry, and a heated air generating part to introduce heated air to the drying chamber, so that a washing process and a drying process are simultaneously or separately controlled, thereby enhancing the clothes treatment efficiency.

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE DOOR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A PLASTIC FISHBOWL

A laundry treating appliance door assembly comprises a plastic fishbowl. Typically, laundry treating appliances, such as dryers, have door assemblies comprising glass fishbowls. Utilizing plastic enables a fishbowl to have a sharper radius of curvature than that of a glass fishbowl due to manufacturing constraints of glass. A shaper radius of curvature allows for greater capacity in the treating chamber in a laundry treating appliance. 1. A fishbowl for a door assembly of a laundry treating appliance , the fishbowl comprising:a peripheral wall defining an annulus with a central axis; andan inner wall located within the peripheral wall to close the annulus, and defining a surface that intersects with the peripheral wall, with the surface having a vertical portion and an angled portion.2. The fishbowl of wherein the at least one of the vertical portion or the angled portion is planar.3. The fishbowl of wherein the angled portion of the inner wall defines an included angle relative to the central axis that is greater than 30 degrees.4. The fishbowl of wherein the peripheral wall has a dual-wall structure comprising first and second walls.5. The fishbowl of wherein the first and second walls intersect to define a junction forming an apex of the peripheral wall.6. The fishbowl of wherein the fishbowl is plastic.7. The fishbowl of wherein the intersection of the peripheral wall and the inner wall define a radius having a radius of curvature of less than 200 nm.8. The fishbowl of wherein the fishbowl is at least one of transparent or translucent.9. A door assembly for a laundry treating appliance comprising:a frame defining an opening;a window closing the opening; and a peripheral wall defining an annulus with a central axis, and', 'an inner wall located within the peripheral wall to close the annulus and defining a surface that intersects with the peripheral wall, with the surface having a vertical portion and an angled portion., 'a plastic fishbowl adjacent the window ...

FRONT LOAD WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE EQUIPPED WITH DOOR REVERSING LOCKING AND LATCHING FEAUTRES

A washing machine appliance equipped with door reversing locking and latching features is provided. Particularly, the washing machine appliance includes latching assembly that is movable between various mounting positions and is configured to hold the door in a closed position. A hinge assembly rotatably couples the door with a cabinet of the washing machine appliance and is movable between various mounting positions so that the door swing direction may be reversed. The washing machine appliance also includes a locking assembly for locking the door in the closed position, e.g., during operation of the washing machine appliance. The locking assembly is separate and distinct from the latching assembly and need not be moved when reversing the swing direction of the door. 1. A front load appliance , comprising:a cabinet comprising a front panel defining a loading opening;a tub disposed within the cabinet;a drum rotatably mounted within the tub, the drum defining a chamber for receipt of articles for washing;a door rotatably coupled with the front panel at one of a first mounting position and a second mounting position and movable between an open position and a closed position for selectively providing access to the chamber at the loading opening;a latching assembly comprising a latch and a striker; anda locking assembly spaced from the latching assembly when the door is in the closed position and comprising a lock and a locking feature;wherein when the door is in the closed position, the striker engages the latch to secure the door to the front panel and the lock engages the locking feature for locking the door during operation of the front load appliance.2. The front load appliance of claim 1 , wherein the lock is connected to the front panel and the locking feature is defined by the door.3. The front load appliance of claim 1 , wherein the lock comprises a locking member movable between a retracted position in which the door is unlocked and a withdrawn position in ...

WASHING MACHINE

A washing machine is provided. The washing machine may include a main body having a laundry loading hole formed therein, a door coupled to the main body to selectively open and close the laundry loading hole, a protruding part coupled to the door and selectively received in a protrusion housing coupled to the main body, a plurality of reed sensors provided in one of the door or the main body, and a magnet provided in the other of the door or the main body, outside of the protrusion housing so as react to the magnet and sense and opening/closing of the door. 1. A washing machine , comprising:a main body having a laundry loading hole formed therein;a door coupled to the main body to selectively open and close the laundry loading hole;a protruding part coupled to and protruding outward from the door;a magnet provided in the protruding part;a protrusion housing provided in the main body and configured to receive the protruding part; anda plurality of reed sensors provided at an outside of the protrusion housing and configured to react to the magnet to sense an opening and closing of the door.2. The washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of reed sensors comprises a first reed sensor that is closest to the magnet and a second reed sensor that is furthest from the magnet claim 1 , and wherein claim 1 , when the second reed sensor reacts to the magnet claim 1 , the first reed sensor also reacts to the magnet.3. The washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of reed sensors are connected in series to each other and electrically connected to one controller.4. The washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of reed sensors comprises a first reed sensor and a second reed sensor connected to the first reed sensor claim 1 , and wherein the first reed sensor and the second reed sensor are disposed in parallel in a longitudinal direction.5. The washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the laundry loading hole is formed in a top portion of the main body and ...

Appliance latch with uni-directional actuator

A door locking mechanism for an appliance provides a bolt that is biased by a spring but may be moved by a unidirectional actuator. A bi-stable mechanism blocks movement of the bolt at certain positions at successive actuations of the unidirectional actuator. In this way, energy need not be provided to the electromechanical actuator except periodically.

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

A laundry treatment apparatus is disclosed. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a receiving unit for providing a laundry receiving space, an introduction port for allowing the receiving unit to communicate with the outside of the laundry treatment apparatus, a door for opening and closing the introduction port, an actuation unit provided at the door such that the actuation unit reciprocates between a first position and a second position, and a fixing unit for fixing the door to the introduction port using an attractive force when the actuation unit is positioned at the first position and for separating the door from the introduction port when the actuation unit is positioned at the second position. 1. A laundry treatment apparatus comprising:a receiving unit configured to receive laundry;an introduction port configured to allow the receiving unit to communicate with an outside of the laundry treatment apparatus;a door configured to open and close the introduction port;an actuation unit provided at the door and configured to move between a first position and a second position; anda fixing unit that is configured to fix the door to the introduction port by an attractive force based on the actuation unit being positioned at the first position, and that is configured to separate the door from the introduction port based on the actuation unit being positioned at the second position.2. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the actuation unit comprises an actuation body provided at the door and a magnetic body fixed to the actuation body, the actuation body being configured to move between the first position and the second position, andthe fixing unit comprises a magnet fixed to the receiving unit and configured to apply an attractive force to the magnetic body based on the actuation body being moved to the first position.3. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the actuation unit further comprises a non-magnetic body ...

USER INTERFACE SOLUTIONS FOR ACCESSING APPLIANCE CONTROL THROUGH COSMETIC OUTER CABINET

A laundry appliance includes a body that houses a motor that selectively operates a drum for processing laundry, wherein the body includes an aperture for selectively accessing the drum. A door panel provides selective access to the aperture. A controller is configured to operate at least the motor. A user interface is in communication with the controller for selecting a laundry-processing operation to be performed. An outer panel at least partially conceals the body from view. An outer selector is positioned proximate the outer panel, wherein the outer selector is in communication with the controller via the user interface. 1. A laundry appliance comprising:a body that houses a motor that selectively operates at least one of a drum and a blower for processing laundry within the drum, wherein the body includes an aperture for selectively accessing the drum;a door panel that provides selective access to the aperture;a user interface in communication with a controller for selecting a laundry-processing function to be performed via operation of the motor; anda cosmetic outer structure that at least partially conceals the body from view, the cosmetic outer structure including an outer panel and a top panel, wherein a gesture sensing region is defined proximate the outer panel, the gesture sensing region configured to wirelessly interact with the user interface when an obstruction engages the gesture sensing region.2. The laundry appliance of claim 1 , wherein the gesture sensing region is an area proximate an exterior surface of the outer panel claim 1 , wherein a wavelength of light is transmitted through the gesture sensing region and selective interruption of at least a portion of the wavelength of light generates an instruction from the user interface to the controller for operating the motor.3. The laundry appliance of claim 2 , wherein the wavelength of light is a laser that is transmitted through an opening defined within the outer panel.4. The laundry appliance ...

DOOR HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR LAUNDRY TREATMENT DEVICE

A door hinge assembly includes a hinge plate and a mounting shaft. The hinge plate includes a mounting plate, a reinforcing plate, and a connecting hook. The reinforcing plate and the connecting hook are each assembled on the mounting plate. The connecting hook is pivotally connected to the mounting shaft. The door hinge assembly further includes a positioning member, and the positioning member is configured to be capable of positioning the mounting plate and/or the reinforcing plate to a cabinet or a door. By providing the positioning member capable of positioning the hinge plate to the cabinet or the door, when the hinge plate is mounted, the hinge plate may first be positioned to the cabinet or the door by the positioning member, and then the hinge plate is tightened by a fastener, so that the assembly efficiency of the door hinge assembly may be increased. 1. A door hinge assembly for a clothing treatment apparatus , the clothing treatment apparatus comprising a cabinet and a door , the door hinge assembly comprising a hinge plate and an installation shaft that are pivotally connected , the hinge plate being disposed on the cabinet , and the installation shaft being disposed on the door; wherein the hinge plate comprises an installation plate , a reinforcement plate and connection hooks , both the reinforcement plate and the connection hooks are disposed on the installation plate , both the installation plate and the reinforcement plate are installed on the cabinet , and the connection hooks are pivotally connected with the installation shaft; andthe door hinge assembly also comprises a positioning member, which is arranged to enable the installation plate and/or the reinforcement plate to be positioned to the cabinet.2. The door hinge assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the positioning member comprises a first positioning member disposed between the installation plate and the cabinet claim 1 , and the first positioning member can position the installation ...

Door hinge

A door hinge includes: a fixed board fixed to a door frame; a cover housing fitted to the upper end of the fixed board; an operation frame fixed to a door; an operation cam member rotatably disposed inside the cover housing and axially coupled to the operation frame fixed to the door by a shaft, so that the operation cam member rotates around the shaft according to the rotating operation of the operation frame; a link coupled eccentrically to one side of the operation cam member by a second pin and linearly moving according to the rotating operation of the operation cam member; a slider coupled to the link by a first pin and moving horizontally in forward and backward directions according to the linear movements of the link in the state disposed inside the cover housing; and a spring fitted to the outer circumferential surface of the slider to elastically support the closing operation of the door.

Laundry treating apparatus

A laundry treating apparatus is disclosed. The laundry treating apparatus includes a housing, a tub provided inside the housing, for storing washing water therein, a drum rotatably provided inside the tub, for storing laundry therein, and a top cover provided above the housing to cover upper portions of the tub and the drum. The housing includes front and rear and left and right sidewalls to define a space therein, and an extending portion formed to have a front and rear spacing and an up and down spacing from the top cover above the front sidewall so that an entrance space is formed from the front upper portion of the front sidewall to the inside of the housing.

LAUNDRY PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME

The laundry processing device according to the present invention comprises: a first washing unit for doing laundry; and a second washing unit having a washing space independent from the first washing unit and provided with a tub of a smaller capacity than the first washing unit, wherein the first washing unit comprises: a first display unit; a first laundry amount detecting unit for measuring the amount of laundry in the first washing unit; and a first control unit for displaying, on the first display unit, a guide message recommending use of the second washing unit if the amount of laundry measured by the first laundry amount detecting unit is less than a first set value. When the amount of laundry is relatively small, the user is induced to use the second washing unit, thereby reducing power consumption. 1. A laundry processing device comprising:a first washing unit for performing washing; anda second washing unit having a washing space independent from the first washing unit and provided with a tub of a smaller capacity than the first washing unit,wherein the first washing unit comprises:a first display unit;a first laundry amount detecting unit for measuring an amount of laundry in the first washing unit; anda first control unit for displaying, on the first display unit, a guide message recommending use of the second washing unit, if the amount of laundry measured by the first laundry amount detecting unit is equal to or less than a first set value.2. The laundry processing device of claim 1 , wherein the first laundry amount detecting unit measures the amount of laundry in the first washing unit by using a weight sensor provided in the first washing unit claim 1 , or by detecting a current generated when a motor of the first washing unit is rotated.3. The laundry processing device of claim 1 , wherein the first washing unit further comprises a first input comprising:a washing unit selection key for receiving a second washing unit use command or a first washing ...

DOOR LOCKING DEVICE AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME

In a washing machine having a door locking device that allows a door to keep an opening closed, the door locking device includes a latch configured to move in a first direction to restrict the door and move in a second direction, which is opposite the first direction, to release the restriction on the door and a locker configured to limit movement of the latch in the second direction. By such a configuration, the door can be opened/closed, restricted, and opened using a single device. 1. A door locking device configured to keep a door closed , the door locking device comprising: move in a first direction to restrict a door, and', 'move in a second direction, which is opposite the first direction, to release the restriction on the door; and, 'a latch configured to'} move in a third direction, which is different from the first direction and the second direction, to limit movement of the latch in the second direction, and', 'move in a fourth direction, which is opposite the third direction, to move the latch in the second direction., 'a locker configured to'}2. The door locking device of claim 1 , wherein the locker includes a lifter protruding in the second direction.3. The door locking device of claim 1 , wherein the latch includes a latch groove formed to be recessed at a portion at which the latch crosses the locker.4. The door locking device of claim 1 , further comprising:a driving source configured to provide power for moving the locker in the third direction and the fourth direction; anda pinion gear configured to receive power from the driving source and rotate,wherein the locker includes a rack gear disposed on a body of the locker and configured to be engaged with the pinion gear to receive power.5. The door locking device of claim 1 , comprising a locking stopper configured to limit movement of the locker in the third direction.6. The door locking device of claim 5 , wherein the locking stopper does not limit movement of the locker when the door is closed.7 ...

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

A laundry treating apparatus includes a tub, a drum, a cover defining a detergent inlet, a storage body configured to store the detergent, a barrier partitioning an interior of the storage body into first and second detergent spaces, a storage unit water supply nozzle configured to supply water to the first detergent space, a first body through hole defined at a bottom surface of the storage body, a first discharge pipe, a second discharge pipe, a siphon formation pipe surrounding the first discharge pipe and being configured to flow liquid from the first detergent space to the first body through hole based on a liquid level inside the first detergent space, and a space communication unit configured to flow liquid from the first detergent space to the second detergent space based on liquid not being discharged to an outside of the first detergent space through the first body through hole. 1. A laundry treating apparatus comprising:a tub defining a space configured to receive water;a drum rotatably provided inside the tub and configured to receive laundry;a cover defining a detergent inlet configured to receive detergent;a storage body arranged below the cover and configured to store the detergent received through the detergent inlet;a barrier provided in the storage body, the barrier partitioning an interior of the storage body into a first detergent space configured to store the detergent received through the detergent inlet and a second detergent space separated from the first detergent space;a storage unit water supply inlet configured to supply water to the first detergent space;a first body through hole defined at a bottom surface of the storage body, the first detergent space communicating with the tub through the first body through hole;a first discharge pipe protruding from the first body through hole toward the cover;a second discharge pipe provided at the bottom surface of the storage body, the second detergent space communicating with the tub through the ...

User-interface system for a laundry appliance

A laundry appliance includes a cabinet. A door is coupled to the cabinet. The door is operable between an opened position and a closed position. An audio interface is disposed on the door. The audio interface includes a microphone for receiving a voice command and a speaker for projecting an audio output. A visual interface is disposed on the door. The visual interface is configured to display a message in response to at least one of the voice command and the audio output. A microcontroller is disposed on the door. The microcontroller is operably coupled to the audio interface and the visual interface. A proximity sensor is configured to communicate sensed information to the microcontroller. The microcontroller is configured to activate at least one of the audio interface and the visual interface in response to the sensed information.

DEVICE FOR CLOSING THE DOOR OF A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A WASHING MACHINE, SUCH AS A DISHWASHER

A dishwasher door closing device () includes an engagement element (), fitted on the casing (C) of the household appliance (W) releasably held by a retaining element () on the door (D). The engagement element () includes a support body (), a catch () releasably coupled to the retaining element () moving between a refracted position coupled to the retaining element () and the door (D) is closed, and an extracted position coupled to the retaining element () and the door (D) is in a pre-opening condition. A stop mechanism () tends to move from a release condition, in which it () frees the catch () to move from the retracted position to the extracted position, to a locking position and () holds the catch (). An electrically-operated actuator system () controls passage of the stop mechanism () from the locking position to the release position. 110110101111116. Device (; ) for closing the door (D) of a household appliance , in particular for a washing machine , such as a dishwasher (W); said door (D) being adapted to close an inner chamber (WT) , which is obtained in a casing (C) of said household appliance (W) and communicates with the outside through an access opening (O); said device () comprising an engagement element (; ) , adapted to be fitted on either said casing (C) and said door (D) and adapted to be held in a releasable manner by a retaining element () , adapted to be fitted on the other one between said door (D) and said casing (C) , so as to constrain said door (D) to said casing (C) , when using said household appliance (W);{'b': 11', '111, 'the device being characterized in that said engagement element (; ) comprises{'b': '12', 'a support body (), adapted to be fitted on one between said casing (C) and said door (D);'}{'b': 14', '16', '12', '14', '16, 'a striker (), adapted to be coupled in a releasable manner to said restraining element (), and is mounted so as to move, with respect to said support body (), between a retracted position and an extracted ...

LAUNDRY TREATMENT MACHINE

A laundry treatment machine is provided. The laundry treatment machine may include a top cover, a control panel, a lid assembly, and a lid handle. The top cover may be disposed over a cabinet and have a laundry loading hole. The control panel may be disposed at a front upper side of the top cover. The lid assembly may be disposed over the top cover at a rear side of the control panel and open/close the laundry loading hole. The lid handle may protrude in a forward direction from a front surface of the lid assembly and protrude in an upward direction with respect to a top surface of the lid assembly to form a gap such that a hand of a user may enter the gap between the lid handle and the control panel. 1. A laundry treatment machine , comprising:a top cover disposed over a cabinet and having a laundry loading hole;a control panel disposed at a front upper side of the top cover;a lid assembly disposed over the top cover at a rear side of the control panel to open and close the laundry loading hole; anda lid handle that protrudes in a forward direction from a front surface of the lid assembly and protrudes in an upward direction with respect to a top surface of the lid assembly to form a gap between the lid handle and the control panel configured to receive a hand of a user when the user grips the lid handle.2. The laundry treatment machine of claim 1 , wherein the lid handle is formed to incline upwardly with respect to the top surface of the lid assembly at a front side of the lid assembly.3. The laundry treatment machine of claim 1 , wherein the lid handle has a curved shape.4. The laundry treatment machine of claim 3 , wherein a cross-section of the lid handle has an inflection point.5. The laundry treatment machine of claim 3 , wherein the lid handle includes a first curved portion claim 3 , and a second curved portion that extends from the first curved portion.6. The laundry treatment machine of claim 5 , wherein the first curved portion and the second curved ...

Laundry treatment machine

Provided is a laundry treatment machine. The laundry treatment machine may include a main body, a lid, and at least one hinge that supports the lid. The hinge may include a hinge housing filled with a fluid having a prescribed viscosity, an elastic member disposed inside the hinge housing, and a pair of cams disposed in the housing to move in linkage with the lid and the elastic member. A piston may be disposed between the moving cam and the elastic member to deform the elastic member according to a displacement of the moving cam. The piston may divide a cavity inside the hinge housing into a first space in which the elastic member is disposed and a second space in which the pair of cams are disposed. The piston may include a passage for the fluid to flow between the first space and the second space.

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF CONTROL

A laundry treating appliance having a cabinet defining an interior of the laundry treating appliance. The laundry treating appliance also having a treating chamber located within the interior and having an access opening and a door movably mounted to the cabinet between opened and closed positions to selectively open/close the access opening. A door stop assembly carried by one of the cabinet and door and operable between a non-venting position, where the door is movable between the opened and closed positions, and a venting position, where the door is prevented from moving to the closed position. 1. A laundry treating appliance comprising:a cabinet defining an interior of the laundry treating appliance;a treating chamber located within the interior and having an access opening;a door movably mounted to the cabinet between at least open, venting, and closed positions;a door stop assembly comprising a door stop carried by the cabinet moveable between at least a venting position where the door is maintained ajar and a non-venting position where the door is in a closed position;the door stop assembly operable to engage the door in the venting position and automatically move the door to the closed position in response to a user input.2. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the user input is based on a user selection of one of power on claim 1 , cycle select claim 1 , or start.3. The laundry treating appliance of further comprising a user interface and having the user input operably coupled to the door stop assembly.4. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the door stop assembly is automatically activated at the end of a wash cycle.5. The laundry treating appliance of further comprising a door catch carried by the door and a latch carried by one of the cabinet or door stop assembly and engaging the door catch when the door is closed.6. The laundry treating appliance of wherein when the door catch is engaged with the latch claim 5 , the door stop is in a ...

WASHING MACHINE AND HOME APPLIANCE

Disclosed is a washing machine and a home appliance including a plurality of doors, a damper configured to buffer pivoting of the plurality of doors, and a structure by which each of the plurality of doors smoothly opened/shut. 1. A home appliance comprising:a main body with an opening;an outer door pivotally arranged in the main body;an inner door pivotally arranged between the opening and the outer door; anda damper configured to slow down pivoting speeds of the outer door and the inner door,wherein the damper comprises a moving member configured to move depending on angles of pivoting of the outer door and the inner door, andwherein the moving member moves as much as a first displacement when only the inner door pivots, and moves as much as a second displacement which is greater than the first displacement when the outer door and the inner door pivot together.2. The home appliance of claim 1 , wherein the moving member moves back and forth in a straight line.3. The home appliance of claim 1 , wherein the outer door and the inner door pivot around the same pivot axis.4. The home appliance of claim 1 , wherein the moving member moves as much as a third displacement when only the outer door pivots claim 1 , and the second displacement is the sum of the first displacement and the third displacement.5. The home appliance of claim 1 , wherein the damper is able to provide damping force to the inner door even after completion of providing damping force to the outer door.6. The home appliance of claim 5 , wherein the damper is configured to provide damping force to the outer door and the inner door when the outer door and the inner door pivot in a direction to open the opening.7. The home appliance of claim 6 , wherein the outer door and the inner door comprise a first pusher and a second pusher claim 6 , respectively claim 6 , configured to apply force to the damper claim 6 , andwherein the first pusher and the second pusher apply force to the damper when an extent of ...

BLADE HINGE ASSEMBLY WITH CLOSURE MECHANISM

A household appliance hinge includes a mounting portion and a mounting tab including a cam profile. A door mounting lever is pivotally connected to the mounting tab of the mounting portion. A spring-biased control system is connected to the door mounting lever and includes a spring-biased cam follower system including a cam follower that: (i) engages the cam profile in an engagement position and for all positions of the door mounting lever between the engagement position and a first operative position; and, (ii) separates from the cam profile for all positions of said door mounting lever located between the engagement position and a second operative position. The hinge is self-latching. 2. The household appliance hinge as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said cam follower is biased to an extended position when said door mounting lever is located between said second operative position and said engagement position.3. The household appliance hinge as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said spring-biased control system comprises:a spring-rod slidably connected to the lever, wherein said follower is connected to an inner end of the spring rod;a spring operatively engaged between the lever and the spring rod that biases said spring rod and said follower toward a fully extended position.4. The household appliance hinge as set forth in claim 3 , wherein said spring comprises a spring coaxially positioned about said spring rod.5. The household appliance hinge as set forth in claim 4 , wherein said inner end of said spring rod comprises a bifurcated yoke including spaced-apart legs and wherein said follower comprises a roller located between said legs and rotatably secured to said legs by a follower support shaft.6. The household appliance hinge as set forth in claim 5 , wherein said lever comprises spaced-apart first and second side walls that respectively include first and second elongated slots that are aligned with each other claim 5 , and wherein opposite first and second ends ...

A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE COMPRISING A LOCK

The present invention relates to a household appliance () comprising a front wall (); an opening () that is disposed on the front wall () and that enables the items to be placed therein; a cover () closing the opening (), a tenon () disposed on the cover (); and a lock () disposed on the front wall () and having a body () that remains behind the front wall (), a latch () that is pivotally connected to the body (), that the tenon () rotates by pushing while being placed into the body (), that enables the tenon () to be kept inside the body () and that has a locking position (C) wherein the tenon () is kept inside the body () and a free position () changed by rotating as the tenon () is dislodged, and the lock () further having a spring (), one end of which is connected to the body (), one end to the latch (), that is compressed by the rotation of the latch () and that enables the latch () to resume its former position by transferring the stored energy to the latch () when the latch () becomes free. 11232435492627656565658677777910611771012111176- A household appliance () comprising a front wall () ,—an opening () that is disposed on the front wall () and enables the items to be placed therein ,—a cover () closing the opening () ,—a tenon () disposed on the cover () and—a lock () that is disposed on the front wall () and that has—a body () that remains at the rear side of the front wall () ,—a latch () that is pivotally connected to the body () , which the tenon () rotates by pushing while being placed into the body () , that enables the tenon () to be kept inside the body () and that has a locking position (C) wherein the tenon () is kept inside the body () and a free position (O) whereto it is changed by rotating as the tenon () is dislodged ,—a spring () , one end of which is connected to the body () , one end to the latch () , that is compressed by the rotation of the latch () and that enables the latch () to resume its former position by transferring the stored ...

Device and Method of Securing Property Inside a Laundry Machine

An apparatus including a hook that connects to the inside lip of a laundry machine, a mechanical connection that connects to said hook, a stopper connected to the mechanical link that limits the motion of the laundry machine's door in order to secure property inside the laundry machine, and a lock to engage and disengage the mechanical connection.

WASHING MACHINE

Disclosed is a washing machine having a cabinet forming an outer appearance and having an inlet port formed at the front, a tub provided inside the cabinet for storing wash water, a drum provided inside the tub to be rotatable, and a door installed in the cabinet for opening and closing the inlet port. The door is provided with an auxiliary door which can be freely opened and closed during the washing process independently of the door, so that laundry can be added even during the washing process. 116-. (canceled)17. A washing machine comprising:a cabinet having an inlet port;a main door rotatably coupled to the cabinet by a hinge member to open and close the inlet port;an auxiliary door rotatably coupled to the main door to input laundry into the cabinet when the main door is closed;a power source provided in the cabinet;a locking device provided in the main door to lock the auxiliary door and operated by being supplied with power from the power source; andan electric wire to connect the power source and the locking device through the hinge member.18. The washing machine of claim 17 ,wherein the auxiliary door includes a latch in which a locking hole is formed, andwherein the locking device includes a locking bar inserted into the locking hole to lock the auxiliary door, and a driving unit to drive the locking bar.19. The washing machine of claim 18 , a door cover;', 'a door holder; and', 'a glass member coupled between the door cover and the door holder,, 'wherein the main door includeswherein the auxiliary door is coupled to the door cover, andwherein the locking device is mounted on the door holder.20. The washing machine of claim 19 , wherein the door cover is formed with a latch passing hole through which the latch passes so as to approach the locking device.21. The washing machine of claim 17 , wherein a wire passage through which the electric wire passes is formed inside the hinge member.22. The washing machine of claim 21 , wherein the hinge member includes: ...

WASHING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

The disclosure provides a washing machine and method for controlling the same. An embodiment of the washing machine includes an auxiliary washing unit placed below a door arranged on top of a main body; an input unit for receiving instructions to start and stop auxiliary washing; and a water supply unit for supplying water to the auxiliary washing unit if the instruction to start water supply is input, and stopping supplying water to the auxiliary washing unit if the instruction to stop water supply is input. 1. A washing machine comprising:a main body having an opening at an upper side of the main body;a door to close the opening; a main water supply passage through which to supply water to the washing machine for machine-washing, and', 'an auxiliary water supply passage through which to supply water to the washing machine for hand-washing;, 'a water supply unit includingan input unit to receive an input for starting supplying water through the auxiliary water supply passage and an input for stopping supplying water through the auxiliary water supply passage; and prevent the water supply unit from starting supplying water through the auxiliary water supply passage when the input unit receives the input for starting supplying water while the door is closed, and', 'stop supplying water through the auxiliary water supply passage when the input unit receives the input for stopping supplying water while the water is supplied through the auxiliary water supply passage., 'a control unit configured to2. The washing machine according to claim 1 , further comprising:a door position sensing unit to sense the door being closed.3. The washing machine according to claim 2 , wherein the door position sensing unit comprises a magnet disposed at the door.4. The washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit is further configured to stop supplying water through the auxiliary water supply passage after supplying water through the auxiliary water supply passage for a ...

EXTENDABLE NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE

A washing machine appliance includes a nozzle assembly for providing wash fluid to a tub of the washing machine appliance. The nozzle assembly includes an extendable nozzle mounted on the end of a retractable fluid supply conduit such as a telescoping arm or a folding arm. The retractable fluid supply conduit is movable for positioning the extendable nozzle in a retracted position and an extended position. The retractable fluid supply conduit is fluidly coupled to a valve assembly on the back of the washing machine appliance such that a user may extend the extendable nozzle to perform pretreating operations or otherwise selectively supply wash fluid to the tub. 1. A washing machine appliance defining a vertical , a lateral , and a transverse direction , the washing machine appliance comprising:a cabinet;a tub positioned within the cabinet;a wash basket rotatably mounted within the tub, the wash basket defining a wash chamber for receiving articles for washing; an extendable nozzle;', 'a valve assembly configured to provide a flow of wash fluid to the extendable nozzle; and', 'a retractable fluid supply conduit providing fluid communication between the valve assembly and the extendable nozzle, the retractable fluid supply being movable for positioning the extendable nozzle in a retracted position and an extended position., 'a nozzle assembly mounted within the cabinet and configured to provide wash fluid to the tub, the nozzle assembly comprising2. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein the retractable fluid supply conduit is a flexible hose.3. The washing machine appliance of claim 2 , further comprising a retraction mechanism for moving the retractable fluid supply conduit toward the retracted position.4. The washing machine appliance of claim 3 , wherein the retraction mechanism is a spring claim 3 , a weighted loop claim 3 , or a coiling/winding mechanism.5. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein the retractable fluid supply conduit is a ...

Door latch for an electrical domestic appliance

A door latch for an electrical domestic appliance includes a rotary member arranged to be rotationally movable between a closing rotational position and a release rotational position and is spring-biased in the direction towards the release rotational position, a movably arranged catch that is in an arresting engagement with the rotary member when the rotary member is in the closing rotational position, and a locking assembly that includes a movable locking member movable between an unlocking position and a locking position. The arresting engagement is releasable by an overlifting rotational movement of the rotary member. The rotary member is rotationally movable between a closing rotational position and a release rotational position and is spring-biased in the direction towards the release rotational position. The locking member, when transferred from the unlocking position into the opening position, causes the arresting engagement of the catch with the rotary member to be released. 1. A door latch for an electrical domestic appliance , in particular a laundry treatment appliance , the door latch comprising:a rotary member which is arranged to be rotationally movable between a closing rotational position and a release rotational position and is spring-biased in the direction towards the release rotational position and which, in the closing rotational position, holds a closure member in order to keep a door of the domestic appliance closed and, in the release rotational position, releases the closure member in order for the door to open;a movably arranged catch for arresting engagement, which is releasable by an overlifting rotational movement of the rotary member, with the rotary member in the closing rotational position thereof; anda locking assembly having a locking member which is arranged to be movable, when the door is closed, between an unlocking position and a locking position and which blocks at least one movable component of the door latch in the locking ...

DOOR-IN-DOOR DESIGN

A laundry appliance includes a cabinet and a tub that is disposed within the cabinet. A first door is coupled to the cabinet and is operable between open and closed positions. A second door is operably coupled to the tub. The second door is configured to move with the tub and independently of the first door in the closed position. A coupling member is at least partially disposed on the first door. The first and second doors are operably coupled by the coupling member. 1. A laundry appliance , comprising:a cabinet;a tub disposed within the cabinet;a first door coupled to the cabinet and operable between open and closed positions;a second door operably coupled to the tub, wherein the second door is configured to move with the tub and independently of the first door in the closed position; anda coupling member is at least partially disposed on the first door, wherein the first and second doors are operably coupled by the coupling member.2. The laundry appliance of claim 1 , wherein the coupling member includes a plurality of pulleys and a belt disposed around the plurality of pulleys.3. The laundry appliance of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of pulleys includes a first pulley claim 2 , a second pulley claim 2 , and a third pulley claim 2 , and wherein the first pulley is coupled to the second pulley via a crossbar.4. The laundry appliance of claim 3 , wherein the first and second pulleys are coupled to the first door and the third pulley is coupled to the second door.5. The laundry appliance of claim 1 , wherein the coupling member includes a retention member coupled to the first door claim 1 , a hook selectively coupled to the second door claim 1 , wherein the hook includes a detained end that is operably coupled to the retention member.6. The laundry appliance of claim 1 , wherein the coupling member includes a body coupled to the first door claim 1 , a connector operably coupled to the second door claim 1 , and a ball assembly having a first ball and a second ball. ...

APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE CLOSING OF A DOOR OF A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A WASHING MACHINE, SUCH AS A DISHWASHER

An apparatus () includes an engagement element (), fitted on a household appliance casing for being releasably held by a retaining element () fitted on the door (D). The engagement element () includes a support body (); and a striker (), releasably coupled to the retaining element () and is mobile between a retracted position and an extracted position. When the striker () is coupled to the retaining element () and assumes the retracted position and the extracted position, respectively, the door (D) is in a complete closing condition and in a pre-opening condition, respectively. A stop mechanism () moves from a release condition, to liberate said striker (), to a locking condition, to hold said striker (), in said retracted position; a driver controls movement of the stop mechanism (). The stop mechanism () has a manually controlled safety element () and is moveable to constrain the stop mechanism. 1. Apparatus for controlling closing of a door of a household appliance , in particular for a washing machine; said door being arranged to close an inner chamber obtained in a casing of said household appliance and communicating outside through an inlet opening; said apparatus comprising an engagement element , which is configured to be fitted on one of said casing and said door and arranged for being held in a releasable manner by a retaining element configured to be fitted on the other one of said door and said casing to constrain said door to said casing , when using said household appliance;wherein said engagement element comprises:a support body configured to be fitted on one of said casing and said door;a striker adapted to be coupled in a releasable manner to said retaining element, and mounted so as to move relative to said support body between a retracted position and an extracted position; when said striker is coupled to said retaining element and assumes said retracted position and said extracted position, said door being suited to be, respectively:in a complete ...

Drum Washing Machine

A drum washing machine, including: a driving part, capable of operating in a uniaxial driving form and a biaxial driving form; a heater configured to heat water stored in the outer drum for washing; and a control part which at least performs washing operation of a first washing mode and a second washing mode. In a washing process of the first washing mode, the control part enables the driving part to operate in the uniaxial driving form and also enables the heater to operate. Further, in a washing process of the second washing mode, the control part enables the driving part to operate in the biaxial driving form and also enables the heater to operate in such a manner that heat applied to the water is reduced compared with the first washing mode. 1. A drum washing machine , comprising:an outer drum, configured in a shell;a drum, configured in the outer drum and capable of rotating by using a horizontal axis or an inclination axis inclining relative to a horizontal direction as a center;a rotating body, configured in the drum and provided with a protruding part in contact with washings on a surface of the rotating body;a driving part, capable of operating in a first driving form and a second driving form, wherein the first driving form is a driving form that enables the drum and the rotating body to integrally rotate at a same rotating speed or enables the drum to rotate and the rotating body to be in a free rotation state, and the second driving form is a driving form that enables the drum and the rotating body to rotate at different rotating speeds;a heater, configured to heat water stored in the outer drum for washing; anda control part, which at least performs washing operation of a first washing mode and a second washing mode, whereinthe control part performs control in following manners:enabling the driving part to operate in the first driving form and also enabling the heater to operate, in a washing process of the first washing mode;enabling the driving part ...

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH A NON-ENCAPSULATED GLASS LID

A vertical axis laundry treating appliance having a non-encapsulated lid comprising a single panel of glass that is able to pass the UL C ball drop test. Non-encapsulated glass lids according to embodiments of the disclosure simplify part and assembly complexity compared to encapsulated glass lids. 1. A laundry treating appliance comprising:a cabinet defining an interior and having a wall with an access opening;a treating chamber located within the interior; a glass panel 4-6 mm thick having a peripheral edge extending between upper and lower sides, with at least a portion of the peripheral edge being non-encapsulated;', 'a hinge bonded to the glass panel and hingedly connecting the glass panel to the cabinet;', 'a latch bonded to the glass panel;', 'a frit applied to the glass panel at least along the non-encapsulated portion;', 'an edge treatment applied to the peripheral edge at least along the non-encapsulated portion; and', 'at least one of a heat or chemical strengthening applied to the glass panel., 'a lid assembly selectively closing the access opening and comprising2. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the lid assembly passes the UL 746C ball drop test along the non-encapsulated portion.3. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the entire peripheral edge is non-encapsulated.4. The laundry treating appliance of wherein both heat and chemical strengthening are applied to the glass panel.5. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the heat strengthening comprises tempering.6. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the chemical strengthening comprises a bath of potassium salt.7. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the edge treatment comprises at least one of a beveled edge claim 4 , a mitered edge claim 4 , or a peripheral edge.8. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the hinge is bonded to the lower side of the door.9. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the frit is applied to the lower side of the door.10. The laundry treating ...

DISHWASHER DOOR WITH COUNTERBALANCE ASSEMBLY

A dishwasher comprising a cabinet that defines an access opening. The dishwasher has a door hingedly mounted to the cabinet and pivotable about a door axis of rotation between a pivotal range between opened and closed positions to selectively open/close the access opening. The dishwasher also has a counterbalance assembly coupled the cabinet to the door. The counterbalance assembly has a guide member with a rotatable pulley that rotates about a pulley axis of rotation and has a fixed radius from the pulley axis of rotation. The guide member also has a varying radius from the pulley. The counterbalance has a force applicator that applies a counter-balancing force to one of the pulley or cam, and the counterbalance has a connector that couples the other of the pulley or cam to the door. The counterbalance force applies a varying counterbalance torque to the door that is a function of the ratio between the fixed radius and the varying radius over the pivotal range of the door. 1. A dishwasher comprising:a cabinet defining an access opening;a door having a weight and hingedly mounted to the cabinet and pivotable about a door axis of rotation between a pivotal range between opened and closed positions to selectively open/close the access opening; and a guide member having a rotatable pulley rotating about a pulley axis of rotation and having a fixed radius from the pulley axis of rotation and a cam having a varying radius from the pulley,', 'a force applicator applying a counterbalance force to one of the pulley or cam, and', 'a connector coupling the other of the pulley or cam to the door, wherein the counterbalance force applies a varying counterbalance torque to the door that is a function of a ratio between the fixed radius and the varying radius over the pivotal range of the door., 'a counterbalance assembly coupling the cabinet to the door and comprising2. The dishwasher of wherein the door defines an arc relative to the door's axis of rotation and pivotal range of ...

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

The present application proposes a laundry treating apparatus comprising: a cabinet; a drawer; a drum; a laundry inlet; a housing; a lever body; a body pressing portion; a magnetic field generator; a magnetic field sensor; a contact body; a slide wherein when an object contacts the contact body, the slide moves the free end of the lever body so that a distance between the magnetic field generator and the magnetic field sensor is equal to or smaller than a reference distance; and a door pivotably mounted on the top face of the drawer or a top face of the tub, wherein when the door pivots in a direction of opening the laundry inlet while the drawer is inserted into the cabinet, the door presses the body pressing portion such that a distance between the magnetic field generator and the magnetic field sensor is larger than the reference distance. 110-. (canceled)11. A laundry treating apparatus comprising:a cabinet having a front face with a front opening;a drawer retractable from the cabinet through the front opening of the cabinet;a tub disposed in the drawer;a drum rotatably disposed in the tub;a laundry inlet defined at a top face of the tub;a door pivotably mounted at a top face of the drawer or the top face of the tub for opening and closing the laundry inlet,a housing positioned between the top face of the cabinet and the top face of the drawer, wherein the housing includes a base, a first base through-hole, and a second base through-hole;a lever having a fixed end pivotably coupled to the base, a free end positioned at the second base through-hole, and a body pressing portion positioned at the first base through-hole;a magnetic field generator disposed at one of the free end of the lever or the top face of the drawer and configured to generate a magnetic field;a magnetic field sensor disposed at an other of the free end of the lever or the top face of the drawer and configured to sense the magnetic field;a contact body having a first end exposed to the top face ...

Domestic electrical appliance and door latch therefor

A door latch for a domestic electrical appliance wherein the door latch comprises a rotary gripper which, on closing of a door, can be transferred from a release position into a gripping position by rotation in a rotational plane, and an electrically controllable locking mechanism having a movably arranged blocking element which, in the gripping position of the rotary gripper, can be fixed in a blocking position in which the blocking element cooperates with the rotary gripper to block the movement of the rotary gripper both from the gripping position into the release position and from the gripping position into a yielding position. The rotary gripper forms a gripping mouth which in the gripping position is oriented to hold captive a closing shackle which, on closing of the door, moves relatively closer to the rotary gripper along a closing path and arranged for a yielding movement into the yielding position.

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE DOOR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A PLASTIC FISHBOWL

A laundry treating appliance door assembly comprises a plastic fishbowl. Typically, laundry treating appliances, such as dryers, have door assemblies comprising glass fishbowls. Utilizing plastic enables a fishbowl to have a sharper radius of curvature than that of a glass fishbowl due to manufacturing constraints of glass. A shaper radius of curvature allows for greater capacity in the treating chamber in a laundry treating appliance. 1. A fishbowl for a door assembly of a laundry treating appliance , the fishbowl comprising:a peripheral wall defining at least a partial annulus with a central axis; andan inner wall located within the peripheral wall to close the at least a partial annulus, and defining a surface that intersects with the peripheral wall, with the surface having a vertical portion and an angled portion.2. The fishbowl of wherein the intersection of the peripheral wall and the inner wall define a radius having a radius of curvature of less than 200 mm.3. The fishbowl of wherein the peripheral wall defines a complete annulus bounding an interior.4. The fishbowl of wherein the angled portion of the inner wall defines an included angle relative to the central axis that is greater than 30 degrees.5. The fishbowl of wherein the included angle is greater than 45 degrees.6. The fishbowl of wherein the included angle is greater than 55 degrees.7. The fishbowl of wherein the peripheral wall has a dual-wall structure comprising first and second walls.8. The fishbowl of wherein the first and second walls intersect to define a junction forming an apex of the peripheral wall.9. The fishbowl of wherein the fishbowl is plastic.10. The fishbowl of wherein at least one of the vertical portions or the angled portion is planar.11. The fishbowl of wherein the fishbowl is at least one of transparent or translucent.12. A door assembly for a laundry treating appliance comprising:a frame defining an opening; and a peripheral wall defining at least a partial annulus with a ...

WASHER EXTRACTOR MACHINE WITH IMPROVED DOOR CLOSING SENSING SYSTEM

A washer extractor machine is provided. The washer extractor machine includes a casing defining an interior chamber that is accessed through a first opening in the casing that has an associated outer door. A cylinder body is supported for rotation in the interior chamber of the casing. The cylinder body has a hollow interior that is accessed through a second opening in the cylinder body. An inner door is supported on the cylinder body for movement relative to the second opening between open and closed positions. A door closing sensing system includes a sensor element and a target element supported on the inner door. The sensor element and the target element being arranged relative to one another such that the target is in alignment with the line-of-sight of the sensor element when the inner door is in the closed position. 1. A washer extractor machine for washing a load of laundry , the washer extractor machine comprising:a casing defining, an interior chamber that is accessed through a first opening in the casing;a cylinder body configured to hold laundry during a washing cycle and supported for rotation in the interior chamber of the casing, the cylinder body having a hollow interior that is accessed through a second opening in the cylinder body;an outer door supported on the casing for movement relative to the first opening between an open position in which the first opening in the casing is accessible and a closed position in which the outer door closes off the first opening;an inner door supported on the cylinder body for movement relative to the second opening between an open position in which the second opening in the cylinder body is accessible and a closed position in which the inner door closes off the second opening; anda door closing sensing system configured to determine whether the inner door is in the closed position, the door closing sensing system including a sensor element and a target element supported on an outer surface of the inner door, the ...

Door-Lock with Door Sensing

A door-lock for household appliances, comprising a casing () having an opening () for the insertion of a hook () carried by a door of said household appliance, a cam () rotatable relative to the casing () about a first axis (A) between a retaining position and a release position, wherein in the retaining position said cam () is adapted to lock said hook () in a closed door position, a locking slider () cooperating with said cam () and movable between an unlocking position and a locking position, wherein in the locking position the slider () locks the cam () in the retaining position, a locking pin () for locking the locking slider () in the locking position, a door sensing slider () movable between an open door position and a closed door position, the door sensing slider () having an abutment portion () including a top surface () and an inclined surface () and a door sensing pin () elastically biased against said abutment portion () of the door sensing slider (), wherein in the open door position of the door sensing slider () the door sensing pin () is in contact with said top surface () and in the closed door position of the door sensing slider () the door sensing pin () is in contact with said inclined surface (). 1. A door-lock for household appliances , comprising:{'b': 12', '14', '15, 'a casing () having an opening () for the insertion of a hook () carried by a door of a household appliance,'}{'b': 16', '12', '16, 'a cam () rotatable relative to the casing () about a first axis (A) between a retaining position and a release position, wherein in the retaining position said cam () is adapted to lock said hook in a closed door position,'}{'b': 20', '16', '20', '16, 'a locking slider () cooperating with said cam () and movable between an unlocking position and a locking position, wherein in the locking position the slider () locks the cam () in the retaining position,'}{'b': 28', '20, 'a locking pin () for locking the locking slider () in the locking position,'}{'b ...

Washing Machine and Method of Controlling the Washing Machine

Disclosed herein are a washing machine including a moving mechanism and a method of controlling the washing machine. The washing machine includes a cabinet, a tub disposed inside the cabinet, a drum rotatably provided inside the tub, a front panel which is located at one side of the cabinet and comprises an opening through which laundry is inserted and taken out, and a driving unit which moves the tub to change a space between the tub and the front panel. It is possible to prevent oscillation from being transferred by spacing the front panel and the tub apart during washing. Also, it is possible to provide convenience for a user by arranging the front panel and the tub adjacent to each other while inserting or taking out laundry. 1. A washing machine comprising:a cabinet;a tub disposed inside the cabinet;a drum rotatably provided inside the tub;a front panel which is located at one side of the cabinet and comprises an opening through which laundry is inserted and taken out; anda driving unit which moves the tub to change a space between the tub and the front panel.2. The washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the driving unit is installed in the cabinet to move the tub.3. The washing machine of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , when the laundry is inserted into or taken out of the drum claim 2 , the driving unit arranges the front panel and the tub to be in contact with each other.4. The washing machine of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , when the drum rotates claim 2 , the driving unit arranges the front panel and the tub to be separated from each other.5. The washing machine of claim 1 , further comprising:an outer door provided at the front panel to open and close the opening; andan inner door provided at the tub to prevent a water leakage of the tub.6. The washing machine of claim 5 , wherein the inner door is provided to be attachable to and detachable from the outer door.7. The washing machine of claim 5 , wherein the inner door is coupled with the outer door when the ...

CLOTHING TREATMENT DEVICE

The present invention relates to a clothing treatment device. The clothing treatment device comprises a cabinet having an open part provided at the front thereof: a door assembly for opening and closing the open part; a first clothing treatment room, which is provided inside the cabinet so as to provide a space for accommodating clothing therein, and communicates with the outside of the cabinet through the open part; and a machinery room for circulating steam or air in the first clothing treatment room, wherein the door assembly comprises; an assembly housing which opens and closes the opened front surface of the cabinet and which has a space of a second clothing treatment room therein; and an assembly door for opening and closing, at the front of the cabinet, the second clothing treatment room formed in the assembly housing. 139-. (canceled)40. A laundry treating apparatus comprising:a cabinet having an opening in a front direction;a door assembly opening or closing the opening;a first laundry treating chamber provided inside the cabinet, providing a space for accommodating laundry, and communicated with the outside of the cabinet through the opening; anda machine chamber that is communicated with the first laundry treating chamber and receives at least one of a steam supply unit supplying steam to the first laundry treating chamber and an air supply unit circulating air, a support body supporting the laundry at an inner side of the door assembly,', 'a pressurizing body rotatably provided toward the support body to pressurize the laundry, and', 'an ironing partition unit rotatably provided between the support body and the pressurizing body toward the support body or the pressurizing body to pressurize the laundry at both sides., 'wherein the door assembly includes41. The laundry treating apparatus of claim 40 , wherein the ironing partition unit includes:an ironing partition body rotatably provided between the support body and the pressurizing body; anda heating ...

METHOD FOR PREVENTING ACCIDENT PERFORMED BY HOME APPLIANCE AND CLOUD SERVER USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Provided is a method for preventing an accident related to children or pets that may occur by a home appliance using artificial intelligence. According to the present disclosure, the method for preventing the accident comprises comparing a distance between the home appliance and a generation position of the voice signal and a reference distance when the generation position of the voice signal is outside of the home appliance. Then, the present disclosure enables switching a door of the home appliance to a lock state when a distance between the home appliance and the generation position of the voice signal is less than the reference distance. Thus, the present disclosure may enable controlling the home appliance to prevent children or pets from entering an inside of the home appliance. 1. A method for preventing an accident performed by a home appliance and a cloud server that communicates with the home appliance , comprising:sensing, by an audio input of the home appliance, a voice signal;calculating a generation position of the voice signal;comparing a distance between the home appliance and the generation position of the voice signal with a reference distance when the generation position of the voice signal is outside of the home appliance; andswitching a door of the home appliance to a lock state when the distance between the home appliance and the generation position of the voice signal is less than the reference distance.2. The method for preventing the accident of claim 1 , further comprising switching an operation button of the home appliance to the lock state when the distance between the home appliance and the generation position of the voice signal is less than the reference distance.3. The method for preventing the accident of claim 1 , further comprising generating warning sound claim 1 , by an audio output of the home appliance claim 1 , when the distance between the home appliance and the generation position of the voice signal is less than the ...

LOW CLOSURE FORCE MOTORIZED LATCH

A motorized appliance latch provides for a spring-biased strike grip that can be engaged and disengaged from the strike with low force but then locked in a close position during closing of the door to allow the strike to be retained against countervailing gasket compression forces. In this way, an arbitrarily low force may be required by the consumer to close or open the door when the door is unsealed by the motor. 1. An appliance latch assembly for latching a door comprising:a housing providing an aperture for receiving a strike from a first direction and holding:an electric motor;a strike grip movable by the electric motor between an outward unlock position toward the first direction along an axis and an inward locked position away from the first direction;a strike grip providing at least one spring-biased element, the spring-biased element being movable when the strike grip is in the outward unlock position to receive and releasably retain the strike in response to a manually applied engagement force from the first direction and to release the strike in response to a manually applied disengagement force opposite the first direction; anda strike grip lock blocking movement of the spring-biased element to release the strike in response to the manually applied force opposite the first direction when the strike grip is in the inward locked position.2. The appliance latch assembly of wherein the at least one spring-biased element is two opposed jaws spring-biased to close about the strike when the strike is received therebetween.3. The appliance latch assembly of wherein the jaws are urged toward a closed position by an axially spring-biased ridge engaging corresponding shoulders of the jaws.4. The appliance latch assembly of wherein the strike grip lock is a collar surrounding the jaws preventing them from opening to release the strike when the strike grip is in the inward locked position.5. The appliance latch assembly of wherein the motor moves a closer element and ...

DEVICE FOR LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DOOR OF AN ELECTRIC HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE

A device for locking and unlocking the door of an electric household appliance. The device includes an electrically controlled actuator (), which can be coupled to a movable control member () through a movable transmission member (), and which, as a consequence of successive activations, tends, through the transmission member (), to make the control member () alternately assume a first position and a second position, in which the control member () retains and frees, respectively, the locking member (), maintaining it in the disengaged position and allowing its passage into the engaged position, respectively. 2252629202239. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the actuator ( claim 1 , ) is adapted claim 1 , each time it is energized claim 1 , to cause claim 1 , through the transmission member () which is movable back and forth claim 1 , a rotation by a predetermined amount of a toothed wheel () mounted rotatably in the casing () and having a predetermined control profile with cams or teeth () which is coupled to the locking member ();{'b': 25', '26', '20', '23', '9, 'the arrangement being such that successive activations of the actuator (, ) tend to make the toothed wheel () assume at least one first and one second angular position, respectively, in which said control profile () retains and frees, respectively, the locking member (), thus keeping it in the disengaged position and allowing its passage into the engaged position, respectively.'}32929202929282662920ab. Device according to claim 2 , wherein the transmission member () has a catch-like formation () adapted to interact with said toothed wheel () to cause successive angular displacements thereof; the transmission member () also having a pin-shaped formation () or the like claim 2 , which extends movably in a seat () of the casing () and which is capable of interacting with the retaining member or slider () in such a way that said retaining member or slider () prevents the interaction between the transmission ...

HOME APPLIANCE OPERATING BASED ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND VOICE RECOGNITION AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THEREOF

Provided is a home appliance that performs a washing or drying operation based on a start command input through artificial intelligence and voice recognition a method for controlling such a home appliance. According to the present disclosure, the home appliance and the method for controlling such a home appliance include a sensor that senses a state of a door installed in a washing unit and a controller that executes an operation command based on a change of a state of the door sensed by the sensor. At this time, when the door is changed from an open state to a close state after the power of the home appliance is turned on, the controller controls the operation of the washing unit based on the operation command extracted from the voice signal of the user. Thus, the present disclosure may enable performing an command to start an operation input based on voice recognition. 1. An apparatus , comprising:at least one microphone configured to receive a voice from a user;a voice recognizer configured to identify an operation command based on the voice received by the at least one microphone;a washing unit configured to wash laundry;a sensor configured to sense a state of a door coupled to the washing unit; anda processor configured to:control operation of the washing unit according to the operation command, when the door is changed from an open state to a close state after power of the appliance is turned on.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to:generate a guidance message to request a check of the washing unit, when the sensed state of the door is maintained in the closed state after the apparatus has been turned on.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the voice recognizer comprises:a natural language recognizer configured to convert the voice received by the at least one microphone into text;an intent analyzer configured to extract the operation command from the text, anda text-to-speech element configured to convert the guidance ...

LAUNDRY APPLIANCE WITH A DEFLECTOR

A laundry appliance includes a cabinet defining an aperture in a front surface thereof. A drum is disposed within the cabinet. The drum defines an access opening that aligns with the aperture. A door is coupled to the cabinet and is operable between closed and opened positions relative to the aperture. A bellows extends along a perimeter of the aperture and proximate the access opening. A deflector extends along at least a portion of the perimeter of the aperture. The deflector extends into an interior of the drum over the bellows. 1. An appliance , comprising:a cabinet panel defining an aperture;a door coupled to the cabinet panel and operable between an opened position and a closed position;a bellows coupled to the cabinet panel proximate to the aperture; anda deflector directly coupled to the cabinet panel and configured to extend over the bellows.2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the door is configured to rotate about a vertical axis between the opened position and the closed position.3. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the door is a panel configured to slidably engage the cabinet panel to move vertically between the opened position and the closed position.4. The appliance of claim 1 , further comprising:a tub disposed adjacent to the cabinet panel, wherein the bellows extends between the cabinet panel and the tub, and wherein the cabinet panel is positioned on a first plane and an opening of the tub is positioned on a second plane, the second plane being disposed at an oblique angle relative to the first plane.5. The appliance of claim 4 , wherein the deflector defines a drip edge disposed at least partially within the tub.6. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the deflector includes a rim that is directly coupled to the cabinet panel claim 1 , and wherein the rim extends along an entire perimeter of the aperture.7. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the deflector has an upper portion and a lower extension claim 1 , and wherein the upper portion a depth ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HOUSEHOLD WASHING MACHINE

A method and appliance for controlling a household washing machine for washing laundry includes receiving, in a user interface, a user-selected steam sanitize cycle, displaying, on the user interface, a first indicator, and executing, by the controller, the sanitize cycle, and displaying a sanitized indicator, for example, on the user interface. 1. A method for controlling a household laundry treating appliance , the method comprising:receiving, in a user interface, an input indicative of a user-selected steam sanitizing option;executing, by a controller, a cycle of operation with the user-selected steam sanitizing option based on the input; andactuating, by the controller, a sanitized indicator on the user interface indicating sanitization of laundry, during a step of the cycle of operation in which the laundry is sanitized and wherein the sanitized indicator remains activated for a predetermined portion of the cycle of operation.2. The method of wherein the predetermined portion of the cycle of operation is a remainder of the cycle of operation.3. The method of wherein the sanitized indicator is a visual indicator having an illumination device and wherein actuating the visual indicator includes actuating the illumination device.4. The method of wherein actuating the illumination device further comprises at least one of continuous illumination or periodic illumination.5. The method of wherein the sanitized indicator includes a cycle status indicator.6. The method of wherein the actuating the sanitized indicator comprises displaying a status of the cycle of operation with the user-selected steam sanitizing option.7. The method of wherein the displaying includes indicating the status of a running cycle of operation or the status of a completed cycle of operation.8. The method of wherein actuating the sanitized indicator includes displaying an estimated time remaining indicator for at least one of the cycle of operation or the user-selected steam sanitize cycle.9. The ...

APPLIANCE WITH A RETRACTABLE AND SLIDABLE DOOR

Apparatus relating to an appliance having a housing with an aperture providing access to an interior compartment of the appliance and a door are disclosed herein. In various embodiments, the door may be designed to slide and retract within the housing when actuating between at least a closed position and an open position. Additionally, the door may be designed in various styles, wherein the particular style of door chosen may be dependent upon the particular appliance. 1. An appliance , comprising:a housing with an aperture extending along a plane and providing access to an interior compartment of the appliance; and wherein the door includes at least two panels;', 'wherein at least a portion of the door is configured to move substantially parallel to the plane of the aperture and across the aperture when actuating between the closed position and the open position;', 'wherein the door closes the aperture in the closed position; and', 'wherein the door provides access to the interior compartment and is retracted into the housing in the open position., 'a door slidable and retractable between at least a closed position to an open position;'}2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the aperture is defined by a top surface of the housing.3. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the aperture is defined by a front surface of the housing.4. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the door is configured to seal the aperture in the closed position.5. The appliance of claim 1 , further comprising at least one actuation mechanism connected to the door claim 1 , wherein operation of the at least one actuation mechanism enables sliding and retraction of the door between the closed position and the open position.6. The appliance of claim 5 , wherein the at least one actuation mechanism is an automatic actuation mechanism.7. The appliance of claim 6 , further comprising a controller coupled to the automatic actuation mechanism and configured to actuate the door between the closed position and ...

COVER PANEL FOR AN APPLIANCE

A cover assembly for an appliance includes a glass panel having an outer surface and an inner surface. The glass panel has a side perimeter edge about a periphery of the glass panel and extending between the inner surface and a rounded outer perimeter edge of the glass panel. The rounded outer perimeter edge of the glass panel is exposed when the cover assembly is normally mounted at an appliance. The rounded outer perimeter edge of the glass panel comprises a rounded surface established between the outer surface and the side perimeter edge. At least one attachment element is configured for engaging a corresponding structure of the appliance when the cover assembly is disposed at the appliance. 1. A cover assembly for an appliance , said cover assembly comprising:a glass panel having an outer surface and an inner surface;wherein said glass panel has a side perimeter edge about a periphery of said glass panel and extending between said inner surface and a rounded outer perimeter edge of said glass panel;wherein said rounded outer perimeter edge of said glass panel is exposed when said cover assembly is normally mounted at an appliance;wherein said rounded outer perimeter edge of said glass panel comprises a rounded surface established between said outer surface and said side perimeter edge; andat least one attachment element configured for engaging a corresponding structure of the appliance when said cover assembly is disposed at the appliance.2. The cover assembly of claim 1 , comprising a perimeter frame established at said inner surface of said glass panel and at least partially along the periphery of said glass panel.3. The cover assembly of claim 2 , wherein said perimeter frame is established along the periphery of said inner surface of said glass panel by molding.4. The cover assembly of claim 2 , wherein said perimeter frame is separately formed and is thereafter bonded at said inner surface of said glass panel via a layer of cured adhesive.5. The cover ...

RESILIENT RETAINER FOR A HINGE ASSEMBLY OF AN APPLIANCE DOOR PANEL

An operable panel for an appliance includes a top panel that defines a hinge receptacle. A lid includes a hinge housing. A hinge is disposed within the hinge housing and extends between the lid and the top panel. A retainer includes a cap and a resilient portion. The retainer partially surrounds the hinge and the cap encloses the hinge housing. The resilient portion of the retainer biases the hinge toward the cap and the hinge receptacle. 1. A hinge assembly for an appliance , the hinge assembly comprising:a hinge disposed within a hinge housing of an operable panel; the cap attaches to an outer aperture of the hinge housing to enclose the hinge housing and engages a first side of the hinge;', 'the resilient portion engages an opposing second side of the hinge; and', 'the resilient portion being compressed within the hinge housing and biasing the hinge toward the cap, wherein the body, the resilient portion and the cap are a single integral piece., 'a retainer having a cap, a resilient portion and a body that extends between the cap and the resilient portion to form a single integral piece, wherein2. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the resilient portion is defined by a plurality of biasing undulating formations that are operable between an extended state and a compressed state.3. The hinge assembly of claim 2 , wherein the compressed state is defined by a pin of the hinge being substantially disposed between the cap and the body of the retainer.4. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the retainer is rotationally secured within the hinge housing and the resilient portion and the hinge are axially operable along a rotational axis of the hinge.5. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein the retainer axially positions the hinge within the hinge housing and also allows for rotational operation of the hinge during rotational motion of the operable panel.6. The hinge assembly of claim 2 , wherein the resilient portion of the retainer is operable between an ...

Manual washer

A manually operated washing machine, with first mode of operation with an agitating wash and rinse cycle for washing laundry and a second mode of operation with spin cycle for spinning the washed laundry to extract water.

WASHING MACHINE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF DOOR

A washing machine including a door to open and close an opening for laundry. The door includes a first upper door, a second upper door disposed to allow at least one portion of the first upper door to be seen therethrough, and a lower door. The lower door includes a contraction preventing part to prevent the lower door from contracting when molded. 1. A washing machine comprising:a cabinet forming an external appearance of the washing machine and having an opening;a tub provided in the cabinet to store wash water;a rotary tub rotatably provided in the tub; anda door to open and close the opening,wherein the door comprises:a first upper door;a second upper door disposed at an upper portion of the first upper door, the second upper door including a section formed of a light transmissive material to allow at least a portion of the first upper door to be seen through the section; anda lower door disposed at a lower portion of the first upper door, the lower door including an inclined part inclined to correspond to an inner inclined surface of the upper door.2. The washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the lower door further comprises an inclined flange disposed inside the interior surface of the second upper door claim 1 ,wherein the inclined part is provided on an outer surface of the inclined flange.3. The washing machine according to claim 2 , wherein a lower surface of the lower door comprises a flange lower surface defining a lower portion of the inclined flange claim 2 , andwherein a contraction preventing part is provided on the flange lower surface to maintain inclination of the inclined part.4. The washing machine according to claim 3 , wherein the contraction preventing part is a recess in the flange lower surface to reduce a difference in thickness between the inclined flange and the lower door adjacent to the inclined flange.5. The washing machine according to claim 2 , wherein the lower door further comprises a lower door body disposed under the ...

Washing Machine Device

A device for a washing machine having a base and an arm is disclosed. The arm is rotatable and pivotable relative to the base. With the base secured to a surface of a washing machine, the arm is pivoted to and locked in a position in which the arm holds the door of the washing machine open. 1. A device for a washing machine , comprising:a base;a housing rotatably connected to the base; andan arm pivotably connected to the housing, the arm extending out from the housing, the arm having a first end and a second end.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the base defines a track claim 1 , and the housing includes a top end and a bottom end claim 1 , the bottom end including a post claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , with the housing connected to the base claim 1 , the post is rotatable within the track.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the bottom end of the housing includes four posts claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , with the housing connected to the base claim 2 , the four posts are rotatable within the track.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the housing and the arm are rotatable 360 degrees about the base.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the base defines a track claim 1 , and the housing includes a first housing member and a second housing member claim 1 , the first housing member connectable to the second housing member claim 1 , the first housing member including two posts and the second housing member including two posts claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , with the first housing member and the second housing member connected to the base claim 1 , each of the posts are rotatable within the track.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a lock claim 1 , the lock transitionable between a first position in which the arm is pivotable about the housing claim 1 , and a second position in which a position of the arm is fixed.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the lock comprises:a wheel having a plurality of teeth, the wheel rotatably received within the first end of the arm;a spring ...

LAUNDRY PROCESSING APPARATUS

A laundry processing apparatus according to the present invention comprises: a cabinet; a tub, arranged in the interior of the cabinet, for storing laundry water; longitudinal dampers connecting the cabinet and tub and supported on supporting ends on the tub, and supporting the tub as same hangs from the cabinet; upper guide pins fixed to the upper parts of the cabinet and extending vertically with respect to the supporting ends; upper transverse dampers, connecting the upper guide pins and tub and vertically movable along the upper guide pins, for reducing the horizontal vibration for the tub; lower guide pins fixed to the lower parts of the cabinet and extending vertically with respect to the supporting ends; and lower transverse dampers, connecting the lower guide pins and tub and vertically movable along the lower guide pins, for reducing the horizontal vibration for the tub. The laundry processing apparatus according to the present invention has the effect of reducing the horizontal vibration for the tub by means of the transverse dampers arranged on the upper and lower parts, with respect to the supporting ends, to connect the cabinet and tub. 1. A laundry processing apparatus comprising:a cabinet;a tub, arranged in the interior of the cabinet, for storing laundry water;longitudinal dampers connecting the cabinet and tub and supported on supporting ends on the tub, and supporting the tub as same hangs from the cabinet;upper guide pins fixed to the upper parts of the cabinet and extending vertically with respect to the supporting ends;upper transverse dampers, connecting the upper guide pins and tub and vertically movable along the upper guide pins, for reducing the horizontal vibration for the tub;lower guide pins fixed to the lower parts of the cabinet and extending vertically with respect to the supporting ends; andlower transverse dampers, connecting the lower guide pins and tub and vertically movable along the lower guide pins, for reducing the horizontal ...

Laundry treating appliance door assembly comprising a plastic fishbowl

A laundry treating appliance door assembly comprises a plastic fishbowl. Typically, laundry treating appliances, such as dryers, have door assemblies comprising glass fishbowls. Utilizing plastic enables a fishbowl to have a sharper radius of curvature than that of a glass fishbowl due to manufacturing constraints of glass. A shaper radius of curvature allows for greater capacity in the treating chamber in a laundry treating appliance.

HINGE DEVICE FOR WASHING MACHINE DOOR

A hinge device connecting a door rotatably to a washing machine main body, which enables the door to be closed smoothly and slowly, and to be opened easily. 230312032313331323432333531. The hinge device for a washing machine door of claim 1 , wherein the oil damper includes a damper body elastically supported by the spring ; a damper pin coupled with the damper body ; a check plate coupled to the damper body such that the damper pin is accommodated; a check ball accommodated in the damper pin and constrained from leaving the damper pin by the check plate ; and an O-ring coupled to an outer circumferential surface of the damper body .33131313131313135abacbd. The hinge device for a washing machine door of claim 2 , wherein the damper body includes an coupling hole passing therethrough claim 2 , a first elongate hanging groove with an inner diameter greater than that of the coupling hole claim 2 , a second elongate hanging groove with an inner diameter greater than that of the first elongate hanging groove claim 2 , and an annular groove which is formed on the outer circumferential surface claim 2 , and into which the O-ring is coupled.4323231323231323232323232323232aababcadabceab.. The hinge device for a washing machine door of claim 3 , wherein the damper pin includes a pin body inserted into and coupled to the coupling hole claim 3 , a first hanging end which is formed at one side of the pin body claim 3 , and inserted into and coupled to the first elongate hanging groove claim 3 , a first pin hole passing through the pin body claim 3 , a second pin hole which is formed in the pin body of the first hanging end side and has an inner diameter greater than that of the first pin hole claim 3 , and a groove line formed in a zigzag pattern along an outer circumferential surface of the pin body and an outer circumferential surface of the hanging end5333331333333acbcb. The hinge device for a washing machine door of claim 4 , wherein the check plate includes a second hanging ...

A DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR A LAUNDRY TREATMENT MACHINE

A laundry treatment machine door assembly having a front frame and a cap element outwardly assembled to the front frame. The front frame and the cap element both comprise an irregularity which defines a handle for the door assembly. 1. A door assembly configured to open and/or close an opening defined in a laundry treatment machine , the door assembly comprising:a front frame; anda cap element outwardly assembled to the front frame, the cap element forming the front surface of the door assembly;wherein the front frame has an outer edge comprising a first irregularity and the cap element has an outer edge comprising a second irregularity, and the irregularities define a handle for the door assembly.2. The door assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the outer edge of the front frame follows the outer edge of the cap element.3. The door assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the cap element is at least partially transparent and comprises an inner side facing the front frame claim 1 , wherein an opaque element is arranged at the inner side of the cap element and between the front frame and the cap element.4. The door assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the opaque element comprises an outer edge which borders the outer edge of the cap element and borders the outer edge of the front frame.5. The door assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the opaque element is ring-shaped.6. The door assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the front frame comprises a front side and wherein the opaque element overlaps a peripheral zone of the front side of the front frame when viewed laterally outwardly from the door assembly.7. The door assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the front frame comprises at least an aperture configured to receive a portion of a hinge device of the door assembly.8. The door assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising a rear frame and a closing element arranged between the rear frame and the front frame claim 1 , wherein the rear frame claim 1 , ...

Laundry treating apparatus

A laundry treating apparatus includes a drawer. The laundry treating apparatus further includes a cabinet that is configured to receive the drawer. The laundry treating apparatus further includes a drum that is configured to rotate and that is located inside the drawer. The laundry treating apparatus further includes fastening units that are configured to dampen one of vertical motion or horizontal motion of the drawer and that are configured to connect the drawer to the cabinet. The laundry treating apparatus further includes a feeding unit that is configured to operate the fastening units. The laundry treating apparatus further includes a driving unit that is configured to reciprocate the feeding unit along another one of the horizontal direction or the vertical direction. The laundry treating apparatus further includes an unlocking unit that is configured to restrict movement of the feeding unit to one direction.