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Небесная энциклопедия

Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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19-01-2012 дата публикации

Washing machine and control method thereof

Номер: US20120011660A1

Автор: Ae Kyung Chae, Sang Hun Kim, Sung Min Ye, Yong Cheol Jin, Yoon Seob Eom, Young Bok Son

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A washing machine and a control method thereof are disclosed. The present invention relates to a washing machine, more specifically, to a washing machine that is able to the amount of rinsing water used in a rinsing course.

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Номер записи: 1

19-01-2012 дата публикации

Domestic appliance having at least one noise-deadening and/or sound-insulating coating and associated production method

Номер: US20120012420A1

Автор: Bernd Schwenk, Egbert Classen, Heiko Fritz

Принадлежит: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERAETE GMBH

A domestic appliance, in particular a domestic dishwasher, includes at least one component, and at least one noise-deadening and/or sound-insulating coating applied on the component. The noise-deadening and/or sound-insulating coating includes or is made entirely of a reactively cured bituminous mixture. The component can be a wall section for delimiting a rinsing chamber of the dishwasher, or can be a base tray of a rinsing container of the dishwasher.

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Номер записи: 2

09-02-2012 дата публикации

Appliance Door Prop Mechanism

Номер: US20120032569A1

Автор: Chris H. Hill, Douglas C. Norman, Jason Schott, Jerry Rosenberger, Tommy D. Brindle, JR.

Принадлежит: Electrolux Home Products Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 3

01-03-2012 дата публикации

Structural door bowl for a household appliance door

Номер: US20120049703A1

Автор: Huiyu Fang, Oliver Schöne

Принадлежит: BSH Home Appliances Corp

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.

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Номер записи: 4

28-06-2012 дата публикации

Laundry treating apparatus

Номер: US20120161594A1

Автор: Eunyoung JEE, Hongjun Cho, Kihyuk Kim, Minjung YOU, Sanghun Bae, Seunghyun Song, Seungphyo AHN

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

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.

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Номер записи: 5

02-08-2012 дата публикации

Hinge assembly

Номер: US20120192380A1

Автор: Lian-Cheng Huang, Shen Li

Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd, Hongfujin Precision Industry Shenzhen Co Ltd

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.

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Номер записи: 6

27-09-2012 дата публикации

Household Appliance for Wall Mounting

Номер: US20120242205A1

Автор: Daniele Favaro, Maurizio Del Pos

Принадлежит: Electrolux Home Products Corp NV

A household appliance ( 100 ) has an external casing ( 110 ) housing a rotatable drum assembly ( 320 ) and adapted to be mounted to a wall ( 105 ). At least one support bracket ( 505;1105;1305 ) is intended to engage a corresponding counter-bracket ( 530;1005 ) attached to the wall so that the household appliance can be hung-up on the wall. The at least one support bracket is associated with a hub ( 705,710,730;705,710,730,1210,1205;705,710,730,1305 ) for rotatably supporting the rotatable drum assembly.

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Номер записи: 7

17-01-2013 дата публикации

Drum-type washing machine

Номер: US20130014546A1

Автор: Hideaki Ushijima, Masahiro Itami, Shinichiro Kobayashi, Yutaka Inoue

Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

A drum-type washing machine includes left and right side plates formed of steel plates, the side plates defining side surfaces of an outer case, a front cover provided with an openable and closable door, the front cover defining a front surface of the outer case, an upper cover defining an upper surface of the outer case, a water tank oscillatably arranged in the outer case, and a rotary drum axially supported in the water tank, wherein a plurality of concave portions are formed on the left and right side plates, and the concave portion closer to the front surface of the outer case as a door side has an arc shape with a larger curvature. Thus, rigidity of the side plates in the up and down direction and the left and right direction is increased, so that vibration at the time of spin-drying is reduced.

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Номер записи: 8

31-01-2013 дата публикации

Washing machine having enhanced coupling structure and control method of the same

Номер: US20130026895A1

Автор: Seung Wan Yoo, Tae Sung Gweon, Young Chul Jo

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A washing machine including a tub which is configured to accommodate water; a rotating tub which is disposed at the inside of the tub; at least one boss which is protruded from the tub and equipped with a coupling hole; a weight balance which is equipped with at least one insertion hole at which at least one boss is inserted; a pin body which is inserted at the coupling hole of the boss, and a pin which is equipped with a pin head which is extended from the pin body for preventing the weight balance from separating away, and the pin body includes at least one boss weld metal zone which is metal-welded at the inner surface of the coupling hole for the pin to be fixed to the boss.

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Номер записи: 9

31-01-2013 дата публикации

Cover assembly for an appliance

Номер: US20130026898A1

Автор: Troy F. Tooker

Принадлежит: Magna Mirrors of America Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 10

07-02-2013 дата публикации

Washing machine

Номер: US20130031938A1

Автор: Dong Pil Seo, Eun Suk Bang, Hwang Mook Cho, Jae Ryong Park, Ji Yu Lee, Sang Yeon Pyo, Sung Hoon Kim

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A washing machine capable of increasing the washing capacity without enlarging the external appearance and also discharging a washing water during a washing operation or a spin-dry operation while completely isolated from electronic parts and thus reducing the risk of a power failure and fire, the washing machine including a body, a rotating tub rotatably disposed inside the body, a pulsator rotatably disposed inside the rotating tub, a driving part provided on a lower portion of the rotating tub to selectively rotate the rotating tub and the pulsator, a base plate to which the driving part is fixed, wherein a waterproofing member is provided between the base plate and a bottom of the body to seal the driving part and to prevent water from reaching the driving part.

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Номер записи: 11

28-02-2013 дата публикации

Laundry treating apparatus

Номер: US20130047677A1

Автор: Hoil Jeon, Jeaseok Seong, Jeji Um, Jonghee Han, Junghwan Lee, Kyungah Lee, Nerry Son, On Kim, Wookjun Chung, Yoonsang Kim

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

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.

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Номер записи: 12

28-03-2013 дата публикации

Laudry handling apparatus

Номер: US20130076220A1

Автор: Chang Bae YEOM, Ji Hoon SEONG, Nu Ri SHIN

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

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.

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Номер записи: 13

18-04-2013 дата публикации

ROTOR FOR A MOTOR, AND A MOTOR AND AN APPLIANCE COMPRISING THE ROTOR, AND A METHOD FOR MAKING A ROTOR

Номер: US20130091902A1

Автор: Hill Gregory Paul, Jackson Russell Joseph

Принадлежит: FISHER & PAYKEL APPLIANCES LIMITED

A rotor for a motor comprising a frame having a hub for connecting the rotor to a shaft and a perimeter portion for interacting with a stator of the motor to cause the rotor to rotate about an axis of rotation. The frame comprises legs extending from an outer portion of the frame towards the hub, each leg having an inner end at the hub and an outer end at the outer portion of the frame, the inner ends of a first plurality of legs being spaced from the inner ends of a second plurality of legs in a direction along the axis of rotation. 1. A rotor for a motor comprising a hub for connecting the rotor to a shaft , a perimeter portion for interacting with a stator of the motor to cause the rotor to rotate about an axis of rotation , and a frame between the hub and the perimeter portion , whereinthe frame comprises legs extending from the hub outwards towards the perimeter portion, each leg having an inner end at the hub, the inner ends of a first plurality of legs being axially spaced from the inner ends of a second plurality of legs.2. A rotor as claimed in wherein the frame is metal and the first plurality of legs or the second plurality of legs or both are bent from the frame to axially space the inner ends of the first plurality of legs from the inner ends of the second plurality of legs.3. A rotor as claimed in wherein the hub comprises a reinforcing member for coupling the rotor to the shaft and over-moulded plastic material to couple the inner end of each leg to the reinforcing member.4. A rotor as claimed in wherein the first plurality of legs and the second plurality of legs are interleaved claim 1 , a leg from the first plurality of legs being adjacent to and between two legs from the second plurality of legs.5. A rotor as claimed in wherein the frame comprises an annular outer portion between an outer end of the legs and the perimeter portion of the rotor claim 1 , the legs extending between the hub and the annular outer portion.6. A rotor as claimed in ...

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Номер записи: 14

18-04-2013 дата публикации

Loading Device for a Washing Machine

Номер: US20130091903A1

Автор: James Christopher Thorpe

Принадлежит: Individual

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.

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Номер записи: 15

23-05-2013 дата публикации

Drum-type washing machine

Номер: US20130125596A1

Автор: Hideaki Ushijima, Masahiro Itami, Shinichiro Kobayashi, Yutaka Inoue

Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

A front-loading-type washing machine of the invention includes a rotary drum; a water tub; a motor; a filter case that communicates with the water tub via a drain pipe connected to the bottom of the water tub and has a filter provided therein; a circulating pump that communicates with the filter case via a circulating water suction pipe connected to the filter case; a channel that communicates with the circulating pump via a circulating water discharge pipe connected to the circulating pump, and is formed on the front inner side of the water tub; a plurality of jetting ports that are provided on the inner peripheral side of the channel and discharge washing water into the water tub; and a control device. The opening area of the jetting port provided at the farthest position from a connecting portion between the circulating water discharge pipe and the channel is larger than the opening area of the jetting port provided at the nearest position from the connecting portion.

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Номер записи: 16

06-06-2013 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20130139556A1

Автор: Andreas Hanau, Hans Eglmeier, Hartmut Schaub

Принадлежит: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERAETE GMBH

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.

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Номер записи: 17

20-06-2013 дата публикации

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDESTAL

Номер: US20130156497A1

Автор: Haider Gerhard, Parmeggiani Alessandro

Принадлежит: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.V.

The present invention relates to a household appliance with at least one pedestal comprising a threaded rod which can be screwed into a corresponding threaded hole in a base of the household appliance in a longitudinal direction in order to reach a desired effective height of the pedestal. According to the invention a snap nut made of a resilient material is provided having a threaded bore with a diameter and a thread fitting to the threaded rod so that the snap nut can be screwed along the longitudinal extension of the threaded rod, the snap nut further comprising a slot having a width that is less than the diameter of the bore and which defines a lateral opening of the bore wherein the width of the slot and the resiliency of the material allows the snap nut to be snapped from the side onto the threaded rod. 110203042405060305030507060705030. Household appliance () with at least one pedestal () comprising a threaded rod () which can be screwed into a corresponding threaded hole () in a base () of the household appliance in a longitudinal direction (A) in order to reach a desired effective height of the pedestal , characterized in that a snap nut () made of a resilient material is provided having a threaded bore () with a diameter and a thread fitting to the threaded rod () so that the snap nut () can be screwed along the longitudinal extension of the threaded rod () , the snap nut () further comprising a slot () having a width (B) that is less than the diameter of the bore () and which defines a lateral opening of the bore wherein the width of the slot () and the resiliency of the material allows the snap nut () to be snapped from the side onto the threaded rod ().2105030. Household appliance () according to claim 1 , wherein the snap nut () can be snapped from the side onto the threaded rod () in a direction (C) being substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the rod.3105030. Household appliance () according to claim 1 , wherein the snap nut () ...

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Номер записи: 18

25-07-2013 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARAUS

Номер: US20130185914A1

Автор: Kang Dong Woo

Принадлежит:

A laundry treating apparatus is provided which can be manufactured easily. The laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet, a drum rotatably disposed in the cabinet configured to hold laundry therein, a front cover including a door opening to load the laundry in the drum, and at least one panel opening configured to receive a control panel therein. 1. A method of manufacturing a laundry treating apparatus , the method of comprising:providing a cabinet having an open front portion, and a modular control panel having a mounting plate coupled to a selection controller;forming a front panel for the cabinet to comprise a continuous front surface having at least three openings, including a door opening for a door, a panel opening for the modular control panel, and a detergent box opening for a detergent box, a plurality of side surfaces which extend continuously from the front surface, at least one seamless corner where the front surface and two of the plurality of side surfaces meet, and a plurality of flanges extending from the plurality of side surfaces;mounting the modular control panel to the front panel by securing the modular control panel to the plurality of flanges; andmounting the front panel in combination with the modular control panel as a single module to the open front portion of the cabinet.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mounting of the modular control panel to the front panel by securing the modular control panel to the plurality of flanges comprises inserting the selection controller of the modular control into the panel opening claim 1 , and attaching the mounting plate of the modular control panel to the plurality of flanges claim 1 , wherein the selection controller is exposed outside through the panel opening.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:installing the detergent box at the mounting plate through the detergent box opening, wherein the continuous front surface of the front panel corresponds to an outermost panel of the ...

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Номер записи: 19

25-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISHWASHER WITH COMMON HEATING ELEMENT FOR MULTIPLE TREATING CHAMBERS

Номер: US20130186437A1

Автор: TULLER BARRY E., VALLEJO NORIEGA ALVARO, WELCH RODNEY M.

Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A dishwasher with multiple physically separate treating chambers includes an air supply system selectively supplying drying air to the treating chambers, and a drying air exhaust system selectively removing drying air from the treating chambers. A method for operating a dishwasher selectively supplies heated drying air to and exhausts drying air from at least one treating chamber. 1. A dishwasher for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation , comprising:a first tub at least partially defining a first treating chamber;a second tub at least partially defining a second treating chamber physically separate from the first treating chamber;a liquid supply system fluidly coupled to at least one of the first and second treating chambers to supply liquid thereto;an air supply system fluidly coupled to the first and second treating chambers to supply air thereto;a heating system for heating the supplied air; andan air diverter coupled to the air supply system to control the flow of air from the air supply system to the first and second treating chambers.2. The dishwasher of wherein the air diverter selectively controls the flow of air to the first and second treating chambers.3. The dishwasher of wherein the air diverter selectively controls the flow of air to the first and second treating chambers by discretely supplying air to the first and second treating chambers.4. The dishwasher of wherein the air diverter discretely supplies air to the first and second treating chambers by alternatively supplying air to the first and second treating chambers.5. The dishwasher of wherein the air diverter selectively controls the flow of air to the first and second treating chambers by alternating between supplying air and not supplying air to the first and second treating chambers.6. The dishwasher of wherein the supplying air to the first and second treating chambers comprises at least one of simultaneously supplying air to the first and second treating chambers and ...

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Номер записи: 20

01-08-2013 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130193823A1

Автор: BAE Sanghun, Cho Hongjun

Принадлежит:

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 fixing member configured to support the door for the door to maintain a state of being rotate a predetermined angle with respect to the laundry introduction opening, wherein the angle of the door maintained by the fixing member is less than 90 degrees such that laundry may be loaded into the accommodating room via the laundry introduction opening after colliding with the door, in a state where the door is rotated a predetermined angle. 1. A laundry treating apparatus comprising: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 fixing member configured to support the door for the door to maintain a state of being rotate a predetermined angle with respect to the laundry introduction opening,wherein the angle of the door maintained by the fixing member is an angle at which laundry moves to the laundry introduction opening along a guide of the door.2. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a pivot provided in a lower portion of the laundry introduction opening along a traverse direction of the cabinet, to form a center of rotation of the door.3. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the fixing member enables the door fixed at least two angles.4. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the at least two angles are approximately 35 degrees and 85 degrees.5. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing member comprises claim 1 ,a recessed piece provided in a lower portion of the door, with being recessed a predetermined depth; anda projected piece inserted in the recessed piece, ...

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Номер записи: 21

15-08-2013 дата публикации

Washing machine having ball balancers

Номер: US20130205841A1

Автор: Doo Young Ryu, Ja Young Kim

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A drum type washing machine includes an annular recess formed in the front cover such that the annular recess is located immediately adjacent to a wall of the drum body; and a ball balancer including an annular-shaped racer having a closed internal space in which a plurality of balls and viscous oil are accommodated. The annular-shaped racer includes first and second injection molded members joined to each other to form the closed internal space. The ball balancer is supported by the annular recess formed in the front cover of the drum, and the ball balancer is configured to be attachable to the drum with the viscous oil and the plurality of balls already in the ball balancer.

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Номер записи: 22

22-08-2013 дата публикации

Washing Machine

Номер: US20130213095A1

Автор: Monacchi Marco, Valent Lucio

Принадлежит: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.V.

A washing machine () has a tub () having a sump (), and a draining circuit (). The sump () is fluidly connected to the draining circuit (), and a filter element () is removably positionable in the sump (). The filter element () includes at least one first magnetic element () adapted to magnetically cooperate with at least one second magnetic element () arranged at the sump (), such that the filter element () is positioned in its operating position in the sump. 1. A washing machine comprising:a tub having a sump,a draining circuit, wherein the sump is fluidly connected to the draining circuit, anda filter element, which is removably positionable in the sump,wherein the filter element comprises at least one first magnetic element adapted to magnetically cooperate with at least one second magnetic element arranged at the sump, such that the filter element is positioned in its operating position in the sump.2. A washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one second magnetic element is arranged on an inner surface of the sump claim 1 , or on an outer surface of the sump and/or embedded in the sump.3. A washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the tub and the sump are integrally formed.4. A washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one second magnetic element is integrated in and/or associated to and/or connected to a sensor element for detecting the filter element being in its operating position.5. A washing machine according to claim 4 , wherein the sensor element is connected to a logic unit claim 4 , wherein the logic unit is adapted to enable an operation of the washing machine only if the sensor element provides a signal indicating that the filter element is correctly positioned in the sump.6. A washing machine according to claim 4 , wherein the sensor element comprises a reed sensor or a hall sensor.7. A washing machine according to claim 4 , wherein the sensor element is operatively connected to a visual interface and/or a ...

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Номер записи: 23

22-08-2013 дата публикации

Bulk dispense semi-manual cleaning system for an appliance

Номер: US20130213441A1

Автор: Aaron Lee Welch, Bryan T. Snook, Christopher Nils Naber, Todd Anthony Reger

Принадлежит: General Electric Co

Cleaning of a bulk dispense system of an appliance is provided. The appliance can include a user accessible compartment whereby the bulk dispense system is connected to a supply of a cleaning fluid. The appliance can be activated so as to flow the cleaning fluid through the bulk dispense system to help clean the system by e.g., removing particulates of detergent, fabric softener, and/or other undesirable matter that may be in the system.

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Номер записи: 24

29-08-2013 дата публикации

Washing machine and control method thereof

Номер: US20130219741A1

Автор: Sangwook Hong

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A washing machine and a control method therefore are disclosed. The washing machine includes a cabinet ( 10 ); a tub ( 100 ) fixed to the cabinet ( 10 ); a drum ( 300 ) rotatably provided in the tub ( 100 ); a dry duct ( 20 ) which heats air exhausted from the tub ( 100 ) a predetermined temperature, to re-supply the heated air to the tub ( 100 ); condensation unit ( 170 ) which condenses moisture on at least a predetermined area of an inner circumferential surface of the tub ( 100 ) by heat-exchanging external air of the cabinet ( 10 ) with at least predetermined area of an outer circumferential surface of the tub ( 100 ); and sensing unit ( 410 ) which senses the amount of condensate generated in the tub ( 100 ). A washing machine and a control method thereof are disclosed. The washing machine includes a cabinet; a tub fixed to the cabinet; a drum rotatably provided in the tub; a dry duct which heats air exhausted from the tub a predetermined temperature, to re-supply the heated air to the tub; condensation unit which condenses moisture on at least a predetermined area of an inner circumferential surface of the tub by heat-exchanging external air of the cabinet with at least predetermined area of an outer circumferential surface of the tub; and sensing unit which sense the amount of condensate generated in the tub.

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Номер записи: 25

03-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRUM LIGHTING DEVICE IN A LAUNDRY TREATMENT MACHINE AND LAUNDRY TREATMENT MACHINE IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD

Номер: US20130257275A1

Автор: Ragogna Roberto

Принадлежит: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.V.

Method for operating a laundry treatment machine comprising an outer casing () provided with a door (), a drum () mounted inside the outer casing, a drum lighting device () arranged inside the outer casing and operable to light the drum, and a control unit () adapted to control the lighting device; the method comprises: switching-on drum lighting device if the control unit detects a preset action performed by a user on the laundry treatment machine and/or a preset state of the laundry treatment machine and/or of the drum lighting device; switching-off drum lighting device if the control unit detects a preset action performed by a user on the laundry treatment machine and/or a preset state of the laundry treatment machine and/or of the drum lighting device. There is a delay between the detection by the control unit of the preset action performed by a user on the laundry treatment machine and/or a preset state of the laundry treatment machine and/or of the drum lighting device, and the switching-off of the drum lighting device. 2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said delay is computed based on said detected preset action performed by a user on said laundry treatment machine and/or detected preset state of said laundry treatment machine and/or drum lighting device.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said drum lighting device is switched-on when said door is open and is switched-off claim 1 , after said delay claim 1 , when the door is closed.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the drum lighting device is switched-on when said control unit detects that said laundry treatment machine is switched-on and said door is closed and claim 1 , wherein after a delay corresponding to a first predetermined value claim 1 , said drum lighting device is switched-off.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein if said control unit detects that said laundry treatment machine and said drum lighting device are in the switch-on state claim 1 , and detects that the door ...

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Номер записи: 26

28-11-2013 дата публикации

Method of Operating a Washing Machine and Washing Machine

Номер: US20130312201A1

Автор: Frucco Giuseppe

Принадлежит: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.V.

A washing machine (), is operable in a recirculation washing mode, wherein a filter clogging state of a washing liquid filter () of a recirculation unit is monitored. If a critical filter clogging state is detected, the recirculation washing mode is deactivated and substituted by a non-recirculation washing mode. 1. A method of operating a washing machine operable in a recirculation washing mode , wherein a filter clogging state of a washing liquid filter of a recirculation unit is monitored , and if a critical filter clogging state is detected , the recirculation washing mode is deactivated and substituted by a non-recirculation washing mode.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the substitution of the recirculation washing mode by the non-recirculation mode involves increasing claim 1 , with respect to the recirculation mode claim 1 , a filling level of washing liquid in a tub of the washing machine.3. A method according to claim 2 , wherein increasing the filling level during operation of the washing machine involves feeding additional liquid to the tub.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein monitoring the filter clogging state involves at least one of measuring a washing liquid flow of washing liquid in a recirculation circuit claim 1 , and/or measuring a washing liquid pressure and/or pressure change in the tub effected by recirculation washing operation and/or optically detecting at least one particular feature of the washing liquid filter claim 1 , and wherein the recirculation mode is deactivated and substituted if at least one of the measured washing liquid flow claim 1 , and/or measured washing liquid pressure and/or pressure change and/or optically detected particular feature is indicative of a critical filter clogging state.5. A method according to claim 4 , wherein at least one of the measured washing liquid flow claim 4 , and/or washing liquid pressure and/or pressure change is compared to a reference flow value claim 4 , and/or reference ...

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Номер записи: 27

28-11-2013 дата публикации

Leveling assembly for an appliance

Номер: US20130313385A1

Автор: Adam Raymond Mora, Christopher Gregory Hoppe

Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A leveling assembly for an appliance is provided. The leveling assembly includes a clench nut mounted to the appliance and a jam nut. The clench nut and the jam nut each have a knurled surface. A leveling leg is threaded through the clench nut and the jam nut such that the knurled surfaces of the clench nut and jam nut are facing. The knurled surfaces of the clench nut and jam nut can engage one another to lock the leveling leg in position by impeding rotation of the leveling leg.

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Номер записи: 28

05-12-2013 дата публикации

LAUNDRY MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CLEANING LINT FILTER OF LAUNDRY MACHINE

Номер: US20130318813A1

Автор: Hong Sangwook, Kim Hyojun, Ko Cheolsoo

Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a laundry machine in which the lint filter can be cleaned even at low water pressure and a method for cleaning the lint filter, wherein the invention comprises: a tub in which washing water is accommodated; a drum which is rotatably disposed in said tub; an air circulating unit which supplies air to said tub; an air returning hole which returns the air of said tub to said air circulating unit; a lint filter which filters lint contained in the air which is circulated by said air circulating unit; and a filter cleaning unit which sprays the washing water through a plurality of nozzle holes such that said lint is separated from said lint filter. 1. A laundry machine comprising:a tub in which wash water is accommodated;a drum rotatably provided in the tub;an air circulation unit configured to supply air into the tub;an air return port configured to return the air of the tub to the air circulation unit;a lint filter configured to filter lint contained in the air circulated by the air circulation unit; anda filter cleaning unit configured to eject wash water through a plurality of nozzle holes so as to separate the lint from the lint filter.2. The laundry machine according to claim 1 , further comprising a wash water line configured to supply the wash water claim 1 , the wash water line being separated from a supply path of the wash water.3. The laundry machine according to claim 1 , wherein the air return port is formed in a tangential direction of an outer circumferential surface of the tub.4. The laundry machine according to claim 1 , wherein the lint filter is formed on an extension plane of the outer circumferential surface of the tub.5. The laundry machine according to claim 1 , wherein the filter cleaning unit is configured to eject the wash water toward the lint filter inward of the tub from the outside of the tub.6. The laundry machine according to claim 1 , wherein the filter cleaning unit includes:a wash water line configured to ...

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Номер записи: 29

05-12-2013 дата публикации

WASHING MACHINE

Номер: US20130319056A1

Автор: KIM Youngjong, LEE Kyubum

Принадлежит:

Provided is a washing machine. The washing machine includes a tub, a drum, a pulsator, a water stream generation unit, a filter cap, and a check valve. The tub contains washing water. The drum is rotatably disposed in the tub and receiving laundry. The pulsator is rotatably disposed inside the drum and has a spouting outlet. The water stream generation unit is disposed under the pulsator and forms a water stream spouted through the spouting outlet by circulating washing water contained between the tub and the drum. The filter cap collects foreign substances floating in washing water spouted through the spouting outlet. The check valve opens the spouting outlet by the water stream formed by the water stream generation unit. 1. A washing machine comprising:a tub to contain washing water;a drum rotatably disposed in the tub;a pulsator rotatably disposed inside the drum and including a spouting outlet;a water stream generation unit disposed under the pulsator to form a water stream spouted through the spouting outlet;a filter cap to collect foreign substances floating in the washing water spouted through the spouting outlet; anda check valve to open the spouting outlet.2. The washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the check valve is disposed in the filter cap and moves in a vertical direction.3. The washing machine of claim 2 , wherein the check valve closes the spouting outlet at a falling location and opens the spouting outlet at a rising location.4. The washing machine of claim 3 , wherein the pulsator has a seating groove on which the check valve is seated at a location where the spouting outlet is closed.5. The washing machine of claim 4 , wherein the check valve has an outer inclination surface formed along an outer circumference seated in the seating groove claim 4 , and the seating groove has a seating surface corresponding to the outer inclination surface.6. The washing machine of claim 4 , wherein the check valve forms a ring shape with an opening at a central ...

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Номер записи: 30

05-12-2013 дата публикации

Washing machine having upper cover

Номер: US20130320824A1

Автор: Han Kyu Choi

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

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.

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Номер записи: 31

19-12-2013 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130334939A1

Автор: Kim Jongseok, Kim Sungmin, LEE YOUNGJOO, PARK Daeyun

Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a laundry treating apparatus that smoothly agitates laundry with as large space as possible for receiving laundry. The laundry treating apparatus includes: a rotatable drum that receives laundry, has open front and rear, and is formed to have a non-circular closed cross-section; a rotatable circular guide that supports a portion having a uniform curvature of the drum; and a drum guide that is disposed on the edge of the drum and seals the portion between the circular guide and the drum. 1. A laundry treating apparatus comprising:a rotatable drum that receives laundry, has open front and rear, and is formed to have a non-circular closed cross-section;a rotatable circular guide that supports a portion having a uniform curvature of the drum; anda drum guide that is disposed on the edge of the drum and seals the portion between the circular guide and the drum.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the drum guide has a drum guide edge covering the edge of the drum claim 1 , a first drum guide protrusion bending from the portion covering the inner side of the drum claim 1 , at the edge of the drum guide claim 1 , and protruding inside the drum claim 1 , and a second drum guide protrusion extending from the first drum guide protrusion and protruding inside the drum.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the drum guide edge is in contact with the outer side of the circular guide claim 2 , anda side of the first drum guide protrusion is in contact with a portion of a side of the circular guide.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the circular guide has a circular guide groove recessed on the outer side claim 2 , andthe first drum guide protrusion is partially inserted in the circular guide groove.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising:a panel disposed ahead of or behind the drum and supporting the circular guide; anda panel sealer disposed on the panel and has a side in contact with a side of the second drum guide protrusion.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 32

26-12-2013 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130342089A1

Автор: Kim Jongseok, Kim Sungmin, LEE YOUNGJOO, PARK Daeyun

Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a laundry treating apparatus that smoothly agitates laundry with as large space as possible for receiving laundry. The laundry treating apparatus includes: a rotatable drum that receives laundry, has open front and rear, and is formed to have a non-circular closed cross-section; a rotatable upper circular guide that is disposed with the rotational center higher than the rotational center of the drum and supports a portion having a uniform curvature at the upper portion of the drum; a rotatable lower circular guide that partially overlaps the upper circular guide, is disposed with the rotational center lower than the rotational center of the drum and supports a portion having a uniform curvature at the lower portion of the drum; a plurality of upper support rollers that supports the upper circular guide to be rotatable; and a plurality of lower support rollers that supports the lower circular guide to be rotatable. 1. A laundry treating apparatus comprising:a rotatable drum that receives laundry, has open front and rear, and is formed to have a non-circular closed cross-section;a rotatable upper circular guide that is disposed with the rotational center higher than the rotational center of the drum and supports a portion having a uniform curvature at the upper portion of the drum;a rotatable lower circular guide that partially overlaps the upper circular guide, is disposed with the rotational center lower than the rotational center of the drum and supports a portion having a uniform curvature at the lower portion of the drum;a plurality of upper support rollers that supports the upper circular guide to be rotatable; anda plurality of lower support rollers that supports the lower circular guide to be rotatable.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the upper support rollers include: upper-upper support rollers disposed between the upper portion of the upper circular guide and the upper portion of the lower circular guide; and lower- ...

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Номер записи: 33

02-01-2014 дата публикации

WASHER/DRYER COMPRISING A LOCK

Номер: US20140001934A1

Автор: Atay Canyigit, Batur Alper, Cetinkaya Veysel Ertan, Demirhan Dogan

Принадлежит: ARCELIK ANON SIRKETI

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 ...

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Номер записи: 34

09-01-2014 дата публикации

WASHING MACHINE

Номер: US20140009049A1

Автор: Choi Jung Sang, Chun Kwang Min, Lee Hong Yeol, SUNG Jong Hun

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Provided is a washing machine having an improved structure in which a door may be firmly supported not to sag even though the door is repeatedly opened/closed for a long term while a user uses the washing machine. The washing machine includes: a main body; an opening formed in a front side of the main body; a door that opens/closes the opening; and a hinge member that allows the door to be rotatably coupled to the front side of the main body. The hinge member includes: a hinge body coupled to the front side of the main body; at least one hinge arm that extends from the hinge body; and at least one stopper that protrudes from an outer side of the hinge arm. The door includes: at least one accommodation groove in which at least a portion of the hinge arm is accommodated; and a cover plate that covers the accommodation groove to support the hinge arm and has at least one protrusion that protrudes from an inner side of the cover plate toward the hinge arm. When the door opens the opening, the stopper and the protrusion are in contact with each other so that rotation of the door can be limited. 1. A washing machine comprising:a main body;an opening formed in a front side of the main body;a door that opens/closes the opening; anda hinge member that allows the door to be rotatably coupled to the front side of the main body,wherein the hinge member comprises:a hinge body coupled to the front side of the main body;at least one hinge arm that extends from the hinge body; andat least one stopper that protrudes from an outer side of the at least one hinge arm,wherein the door comprises:a transparent member through which a user sees an inner side of a drum;a holder member to which the transparent member is coupled and which has at least one accommodation groove in which at least a portion of the at least one hinge arm is accommodated; anda cover plate that covers the at least one accommodation groove to support the at least one hinge arm and has at least one protrusion that ...

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Номер записи: 35

16-01-2014 дата публикации

SELF CLEANING FILTER ARRANGEMENT

Номер: US20140014595A1

Автор: Khawkhan Wat, Koo Rajan, Macesic Goran, Metta Narongsak, Seipelt Anthony, Soares Bittencourt Marcos Paulo

Принадлежит:

A self-cleaning system for a filter includes a filter element; a filter housing with first, second, and third ports; the first port being a fluid inlet; the second port being a fluid outlet, and the third port being a recirculation outlet, the first and second ports being on the upstream side of the filter element; the third port being on the downstream side of the filter element; enabling primary and transverse flow through the filter; whereby reverse flow via the third port is used to clean the filter element; the system including a one-way valve connected to the second port to inhibit reflux of drain fluid into filter. A recirculation pump and a drain pump are controlled to periodically drain the lint removed from the filter to the system drain. 1. a filter arrangement for a domestic appliance comprising: 'wherein the first port and the second port are located on a first side of the filer element, and the third port is located on the second side of the filter element.', 'a filter element and a filter housing; wherein the filter housing has a first port, a second port, and a third port; and'}2. The filter arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the filter element divides the interior of the housing providing an unfiltered liquid path between the first port and the second port claim 1 , and a filtered liquid path between the first port and the third port.3. The filter arrangement as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the filter element includes a tubular filter.4. The filter arrangement as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the filter element includes a first peripheral seal at a first end of the tubular filter and a second peripheral seal at a second end of the tubular filter;the first seal being located proximate the first port, and the second seal being located proximate the second port.5. The filter arrangement as claimed in further comprising a one-way valve on the downstream side of the second port claim 1 , the valve being adapted to inhibit liquid to flow into the ...

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Номер записи: 36

30-01-2014 дата публикации

WASHING APPARATUS

Номер: US20140026624A1

Автор: Bae Jongdeuk, Kim Changsik, Lee Deughee, Oh Youngkee, Yoon Seongno

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

The present invention relates to a washing apparatus comprising a cabinet; a tub which is provided inside the cabinet, for storing washing water; a drum which is rotatably provided inside the tub with a vertical shaft at the center and a filtering portion for filtering water which circulates from the tub to the drum. 1. A washing apparatus comprising:a cabinet;a tub provided in the cabinet to hold washing water;a drum rotatably provided with respect to a vertical shaft mounted in the tub; anda filter unit configured to filter the water circulating from the tub to the drum.2. The washing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a pulsator rotatably provided in the drum,wherein the water is circulated from the tub to the drum by the driving of the pulsator.3. The washing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the filter unit comprises a first path and a second path separated from each other to make the tub and the inside of the drum in communication with each other.4. The washing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein an open portion is provided in a bottom of the drum claim 1 , andthe filter unit forms a predetermined gap in the bottom of the drum.5. The washing apparatus according to claim 4 , further comprising:a hub connected to the bottom of the drum and a motor,wherein the filter unit forms a predetermined gap in the hub.6. The washing apparatus according to claim 5 , the hub further comprises an open portion claim 5 , andthe open portion of the drum, the open portion of the hub and the filter unit are in communication with each other.7. The washing apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein the filter unit further comprises a filter claim 5 ,wherein the filter unit comprises a first path connected to the inside of the drum via the filter and a second path connected to the inside of the drum via the gap.8. The washing apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein the first path and the second path are distinguished from each other.9. The washing ...

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Номер записи: 37

06-02-2014 дата публикации

WASHER-DRYER APPARATUS FOR DAIRY TOWELS AND METHOD

Номер: US20140033446A1

Автор: Vander Zwaag Gene

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An apparatus and method of washing dairy towels includes a horizontally-support drum, a side door on the drum facilitating top-down loading of towels, an outer enclosure for containing liquid, a drain below the bearings for setting a height of water in the outer enclosure, and fluid and electrical controls above a height of the drum for operation in a non-moist area. The washer can be placed in a dairy building and used to clean towels used to wipe and sanitize teats of milking cows. In one form, exhaust air from a vacuum air compressor of a milker is fed into the enclosure to dry the towels after washing them, thus providing efficient operation and a great energy savings. In another version, a drum access door pivots outwardly on a washing apparatus, and is held closed during drum rotation by sliding bearings on the enclosure. 1. An apparatus for washing dairy towels comprising:a washer with drum supported by bearings for rotation on a horizontal axis, the drum including a side door for opening to facilitate top-down loading of towels into the drum;an outer enclosure around the drum for containing liquid;the door being pivoted to the drum for movement between an open position allowing access to the opening and a closed position where the door generally matches a cylindrical shape defined by the drum;skid bearings positioned between the door and a flange on the outer enclosure that abuttingly support the door in the closed position at least during a time when the door is biased open by gravity or weight of the towels; andelectrical controls for controlling operation of the washer.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the skid bearings are blocks of lubricious plastic.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the skid bearings comprise nylon.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the skid bearings are attached to the door.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the skid bearings include four blocks positioned generally at corners of the door.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 38

20-03-2014 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20140077624A1

Автор: Jae Min Lee, Ju Dong Lee, Sang Ill BAE, Sang Ok Lee, Ui Kun HWANG

Принадлежит: Dongbu Daewoo Electronics Corp

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.

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Номер записи: 39

27-03-2014 дата публикации

Washing Machine

Номер: US20140083145A1

Автор: Bondi Martino

Принадлежит: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.V.

A washing machine includes a tub (), a draining circuit () fluidly connected to the tub () for draining fluid from the tub (), a recirculation circuit () fluidly connected to a lower portion of the tub () for recirculating fluid from the lower portion of the tub () into the tub, and a filter element () at an inlet () of the recirculation circuit () for preventing foreign objects from entering the recirculation circuit. The filter element () includes at least one filter aperture for letting fluid pass. The at least one filter aperture extends to a lateral border of the filter element (), such that the at least one filter aperture comprises an opening in its perimeter and/or the at least one filter aperture (-) forms a-at least two filter fingers (-′-″-′) spaced from one another. 1. A washing machine comprising:a tub,a draining circuit fluidly connected to the tub for draining fluid from the tub,a recirculation circuit fluidly connected to a lower portion of the tub for recirculating fluid from the lower portion of the tub into the tub, anda filter element at an inlet of the recirculation circuit for preventing foreign objects to enter the recirculation circuit,wherein at least one filter aperture of the filter element extends to a lateral border of the filter element, such that the at least one filter aperture comprises an opening in its perimeter and/or the at least one filter aperture forms at least two filter fingers spaced from one another.2. A washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the main body and/or main area of the filter element extends into the draining circuit claim 1 , or into the tub or into a sump of the washing machine claim 1 , as a free-standing element.3. A washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein a gap is formed between the filter element and an inner surface of the draining circuit claim 1 , or of the tub or of a sump of the washing machine and/or wherein the recirculation circuit inlet is arranged at a backside of the filter ...

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Номер записи: 40

03-04-2014 дата публикации

WASHING MACHINE

Номер: US20140090427A1

Автор: Hwang Ui Kun

Принадлежит: Dongbu Daewoo Electronics Corporation

A washing machine includes a rear panel mounted on a wall; a tub supported by the rear panel and configured to contain wash water; a front panel having an opening therein and on or in front of the tub; a rotatable drum in the tub; a driving unit providing power to the drum; a cover on the rear panel so as to cover the tub and the front panel; a water supply device supplying wash water to the tub; and a drain device having a drain filter in a wash water discharge path, the drain filter being configured to filter foreign matter in the wash water. 1. A washing machine comprising:a rear panel configured to be mounted on a wall;a tub supported by the rear panel and configured to contain wash water;a front panel having a first opening therein, on or in front of the tub;a rotatable drum in the tub;a driving unit providing power to the drum;a cover on the rear panel and covering the tub and the front panel;a water supply device configured to supply wash water to the tub; anda drain device having a drain filter in a wash water discharge path, the drain filter being configured to filter foreign matter in the wash water.2. The washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the drain filter comprises:a main body communicating with a drain hole in the tub and having a bottom side exposed through the cover and a drain opening in the bottom side; anda cap unit coupled to the drain opening and having a filter portion configured to filter foreign matter in the wash water passing through the main body.3. The washing machine of claim 2 , wherein the main body of the filter comprises:a tub connection portion connected to the tub and configured to communicate with the drain hole;a central portion having a hollow shape and connected to a bottom of the tub connection portion;an actuator installation portion connected to and/or communicating with one side of the central portion to receive an end portion of an actuator;a hose connection portion connected to and/or communicating with a rear surface of ...

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Номер записи: 41

10-04-2014 дата публикации

Laundry treating apparatus

Номер: US20140096572A1

Автор: Dongwon Kim, Mingyu Jo, Naeun Kim

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A laundry treating apparatus is provided. The laundry treating apparatus may include a detergent storage device positioned below an introduction port for introducing laundry into and removing laundry from a washing tub of the apparatus, a detergent dissolution device to dissolve detergent in water, and a flow path switching valve to selectively open a flow path for dissolution of the detergent and a flow path for supply of the dissolved detergent and washing water solution to the washing tub.

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Номер записи: 42

10-04-2014 дата публикации

Loading device for a laundry machine

Номер: US20140096573A1

Автор: James Christopher Thorpe

Принадлежит: Jensen USA Inc

A loading device is attachable to the front of a front-loading laundry machine comprising a drum, a drum port and a drum port door for selectively closing the drum port. The loading device comprises a deformable chute mounted on a collapsible frame, and a pair of brackets for mounting the collapsible frame to the laundry machine such that the loading device is configurable between: a use condition in which he collapsible frame is open and the deformable chute is taut for directing laundry through the drum port into the laundry machine, and a storage condition in which the collapsible frame is closed for allowing the drum port door of the laundry machine to be closed. A front-loading laundry machine provided with the loading device located adjacent the drum port. The front-loading laundry machine may be a washing machine or a tumble dryer.

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Номер записи: 43

01-01-2015 дата публикации

APPARATUS TO DETECT OPENING AND CLOSING OF DOOR IN WASHING MACHINE

Номер: US20150000195A1

Автор: Choi Jun Young, KANG Myung Soon, SONG Weon Jin

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

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 , ...

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Номер записи: 44

01-01-2015 дата публикации

DOOR AND CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20150000200A1

Автор: Jung Min Ho, KIM Dong Won, SUNG Jong Hun

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A door having an improved structure in which the door is formed integrally with a door handle, and a clothes treating apparatus having the same. The clothes treating apparatus includes a main body, a laundry insertion opening formed on a front surface of the main body, and a door to open and close the laundry insertion opening. The door includes a holder member rotatably coupled to the front surface of the main body, a transparent member passing through and coupled to the holder member, and a cover member covering a front surface of the holder member to define an external appearance of the door. The cover member includes a cover frame provided in a shape corresponding to the holder member, a cover panel coupled to a front surface of the cover frame, and a door handle including a protrusion portion and a recessed portion. 1. A clothes treating apparatus comprising a main body , a laundry insertion opening formed on a front surface of the main body , and a door to open and close the laundry insertion opening ,wherein the door comprises a holder member rotatably coupled to the front surface of the main body, a member passing through and coupled to the holder member, and a cover member covering a front surface of the holder member to define an external appearance of the door, and a cover frame provided in a shape corresponding to the holder member;', 'a cover panel coupled to a front surface of the cover frame; and', "a door handle comprising a protrusion portion formed by protrusion of a portion of the front surface of the cover frame to provide a receiving space in which a user's hand is received, and a recessed portion formed by recessing a portion of a front surface of the cover panel at a position corresponding to the protrusion portion to guide a user's hand to the receiving space."], 'wherein the cover member comprises'}2. The clothes treating apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a hand receiving portion which is inserted into the receiving space ...

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Номер записи: 45

02-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WASHING ITEMS

Номер: US20200000309A1

Автор: Hansson Per

Принадлежит:

A system and method for washing items with water, includes a water inlet and a container for receiving the items to be washed. The system comprises a water purification apparatus for purifying water introduced through said water inlet to produce purified water. The water purification apparatus comprises at least one filter for filtering off particulate solids, a reverse osmosis device, and at least one deionizing filter. The system further comprises a reservoir for storing purified water produced by the water purification apparatus, said reservoir being connected to said water purification apparatus and said container, so that the items are washable inside the container with the purified water. 1. A system for washing items with water , comprising a water inlet and a container for receiving the items to be washed , wherein the system comprises a water purification apparatus for purifying water introduced through said water inlet to produce purified water , the water purification apparatus comprising:at least one filter for filtering off particulate solids,a reverse osmosis device, andat least one deionizing filter, and,wherein the system further comprises a reservoir for storing purified water produced by the water purification apparatus, said reservoir being connected to said water purification apparatus and said container, so that the items are washable inside the container with the purified water.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the water inlet is arranged for connection to a municipal water supply network.3. The system according to claim 1 , comprising a pump for obtaining a working pressure of the reverse osmosis device and the deionizing filter of 600-800 kPa.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the reverse osmosis device is arranged between the filter and the deionizing filter.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the water purification apparatus comprises claim 1 , arranged in consecutive order claim 1 , a sediment filter claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 46

01-01-2015 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

Номер: US20150003027A1

Автор: Choi Jaehoon, HA Youngsoo, Han Jonghee, LEE Kyungah, SEONG Jaeseok, YANG JINHO, YOU Jungsang

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

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 ...

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Номер записи: 47

05-01-2017 дата публикации

OPENING AND CLOSING STRUCTURE, COMPONENT HAVING OPENING AND CLOSING STRUCTURE AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING COMPONENT

Номер: US20170002493A1

Автор: KATSUKI Jungo, KAWAKAMI Takeshi, OE Katzumi, YONEZAWA Takaaki

Принадлежит: HAIER ASIA INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

Provided are an opening and closing structure, a component, and a washing machine. The opening and closing structure includes: a supporting body formed with an opening part; and the lid supported by the supporting body in a free rotation manner. An elastic deformation part forming a rotation center and a periphery of the lid has flexibility. One of the supporting body and the elastic deformation part is provided with a shaft forming the rotation center of the lid, and the other is provided with a hole insertable by the shaft. One of the supporting body and the elastic deformation part is provided with a pin, and the other is provided with a recess receivable to the pin with a clearance during opening and closing of the lid. The recess gradually becomes shallower as the lid goes from an open position to an opposite side of a closed position. 1. An opening and closing structure , comprising:a supporting body, which is formed with an opening part;a lid, which is supported by the supporting body in a free rotation manner, and is capable of being opened and closed between an open position at which the opening part is opened and a closed position at which the opening part is closed;an elastic deformation part, which forms a rotation center and a periphery of the lid and has flexibility;a shaft, which is provided on one of the supporting body and the elastic deformation part, and is formed as the rotation center of the lid;a hole, which is provided on the other of the supporting body and the elastic deformation part which is not provided with the shaft, and is insertable by the shaft;a pin, which is provided on one of the supporting body and the elastic deformation part; anda recess, which is provided on the other of the supporting body and the elastic deformation part which is not provided with the pin, and is receivable to the pin with a clearance during opening and closing of the lid,wherein the recess gradually becomes shallower as the lid goes from the open position ...

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Номер записи: 48

05-01-2017 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

Номер: US20170002494A1

Автор: Kim HongChul, KIM Wooseong, Lee Jihong

Принадлежит:

A laundry treatment apparatus includes a tub body for receiving water, a tub cover that covers an upper surface of the tub body and that defines an introduction aperture, a drum located inside the tub body for receiving laundry, a door for opening and closing the introduction aperture, a hinge that rotatably couples the door to the tub cover, a fixing unit that releasably couples a portion of the door to the tub cover, and a sealing unit on the door or the introduction aperture that is configured to seal the introduction aperture based on the introduction aperture being closed by the door. A portion of the sealing unit located in a direction in which the fixing unit is provided has a different diameter from a diameter of a portion of the sealing unit that is located in a direction in which the hinge is provided. 1. A laundry treatment apparatus comprising:a tub body that defines a space that is configured to receive water;a tub cover that covers an upper surface of the tub body, the tub cover defining an introduction aperture;a drum that is located inside the tub body and that defines a storage space that is configured to receive laundry;a door that is configured to open and close the introduction aperture;a hinge that is configured to rotatably couple the door to the tub cover;a fixing unit that is configured to releasably couple a portion of the door to the tub cover; anda sealing unit that is provided to one of the door or the introduction aperture and that is configured to seal the introduction aperture based on the introduction aperture being closed by the door,wherein a portion of the sealing unit that is located in a direction in which the fixing unit is provided, has a different diameter from a diameter of a portion of the sealing unit that is located in a direction in which the hinge is provided.2. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the sealing unit has an O-shaped cross section, and the portion of the sealing unit that is located ...

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Номер записи: 49

05-01-2017 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

Номер: US20170002498A1

Автор: GWON Hyeokjin, JOO Hyojin, Lee Jihong

Принадлежит:

A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet having an introduction/discharge opening, a drawer configured so as to be discharged from the cabinet through the introduction/discharge opening, a through-hole formed in an upper surface of the drawer, a tub that is located inside the drawer and that defines a space that is configured to receive water, an introduction aperture formed in an upper surface of the tub, the introduction aperture being located under the through-hole, a drum rotatably provided inside the tub for receiving laundry supplied to the introduction aperture, a door that is configured to open and close the introduction aperture, the door being coupled to one of the drawer or the tub, and a door sensing unit that is configured to determine whether the door is opened during a state in which the drawer is inserted into the cabinet. 1. A laundry treatment apparatus comprising:a cabinet having an introduction/discharge opening;a drawer configured so as to be discharged from the cabinet through the introduction/discharge opening;a through-hole formed in an upper surface of the drawer;a tub that is located inside the drawer and that defines a space that is configured to receive water;an introduction aperture formed in an upper surface of the tub, the introduction aperture being located under the through-hole;a drum rotatably provided inside the tub for receiving laundry supplied to the introduction aperture;a door that is configured to open and close the introduction aperture, the door being coupled to one of the drawer or the tub; anda door sensing unit that is configured to determine whether the door is opened during a state in which the drawer is inserted into the cabinet.2. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the door sensing unit includes:a first magnetic-force generator that is configured to generate magnetic force and that is located in one of the cabinet or the door; anda first magnetic-force sensor that is configured to ...

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Номер записи: 50

05-01-2017 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

Номер: US20170002502A1

Автор: JUNG Seungwook, Lee Jihong, SUNG Kijung

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A laundry treatment apparatus that includes a cabinet having an opening; a drawer dischargeable from the cabinet through the opening; a receiving unit provided in the drawer for receiving water and laundry; a drain pump for discharging water from the receiving unit; a drain channel extending through a reference point set to be higher than a highest level of water that can be stored in the receiving unit, the drain channel being located outside the cabinet; and a connection channel located in the cabinet for connecting the drain pump and the drain channel to each other, wherein at least a portion of the drain pump is located lower than a bottom surface of the receiving unit is disclosed. 1. A laundry treatment apparatus comprising:a cabinet having an opening;a drawer dischargeable from the cabinet through the opening;a receiving unit provided in the drawer for receiving water and laundry;a drain pump for discharging water from the receiving unit;a drain channel extending through a reference point set to be higher than a highest level of water that can be stored in the receiving unit, the drain channel being located outside the cabinet; anda connection channel located in the cabinet for connecting the drain pump and the drain channel to each other, whereinat least a portion of the drain pump is located lower than a bottom surface of the receiving unit.2. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein water stored in the drain channel between a reference point set to be higher than an upper surface of the receiving unit and the drain pump flows to the drain pump by gravity.3. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the drain pump comprises a drain chamber fixed to a rear surface of the drawer claim 2 , a chamber communication pipe for allowing the drain chamber and the receiving unit to communicate with each other claim 2 , an impeller provided in the drain chamber claim 2 , and a motor fixed to an outside of the drain chamber for ...

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Номер записи: 51

05-01-2017 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

Номер: US20170002503A1

Автор: JEONG Kwanwoong, Lee Chanho, Lee Jihong, NO Yanghwan

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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 ...

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Номер записи: 52

05-01-2017 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

Номер: US20170002504A1

Автор: JUNG Seungbae

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Disclosed is a laundry treatment apparatus including a first cabinet, a first drum provided inside the first cabinet for receiving laundry therein, a first drive unit for rotating the first drum, a first controller for controlling the first drive unit, a second cabinet located under the first cabinet and having an introduction/discharge opening, a drawer provided so as to be discharged from the second cabinet through the introduction/discharge opening, a second drum provided inside the drawer for receiving laundry therein, a second drive unit for rotating the second drum, a second controller for controlling the second drive unit, and a remote controller for transmitting a control signal to the second controller via wireless communication. 1. A laundry treatment apparatus comprising:a first cabinet;a first drum provided inside the first cabinet for receiving laundry therein;a first drive unit for rotating the first drum;a first controller for controlling the first drive unit;a second cabinet located under the first cabinet and having an introduction/discharge opening;a drawer provided so as to be discharged from the second cabinet through the introduction/discharge opening;a second drum provided inside the drawer for receiving laundry therein;a second drive unit for rotating the second drum;a second controller for controlling the second drive unit; anda remote controller for transmitting a control signal to the second controller via wireless communication.2. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the drawer includes a drawer panel for opening and closing the introduction/discharge opening and a drawer body claim 1 , to which the drawer panel is fixed claim 1 , the drawer body being configured so as to be discharged from the second cabinet through the introduction/discharge opening claim 1 , andwherein the remote controller includes a body, a transmitter provided in the body for transmitting the control signal, and a receiver provided in the ...

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Номер записи: 53

05-01-2017 дата публикации

Glued Composite Component

Номер: US20170002505A1

Автор: Braida Marco, Malone Jess Michael

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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 ...

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Номер записи: 54

05-01-2017 дата публикации

Laundry Drying Machine

Номер: US20170002506A1

Автор: Contarini Andrea, Viero Massimo

Принадлежит: Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag

A laundry machine () adapted to dry laundry by means of a flow of drying air, comprising: a machine cabinet () for accommodating components necessary for the operation of the laundry machine (); inside the cabinet, a laundry treatment chamber () adapted to contain the laundry to be dried; a cabinet top element () incorporating with the laundry treating chamber through a drying air inlet opening () and through a drying air outlet opening () formed in the cabinet top element, the cabinet top element comprising a bottom base element () and a top cover () and, defined in an interspace between the base element and the top cover, a drying air path for the flow of drying air between said drying air inlet opening () and said drying air outlet opening (), said drying air path including a moisture condensing arrangement (). The drying air inlet opening () is formed in a wall () extending within the interspace between the base element () of the top element () and the top cover () thereof. 1100. A laundry machine () adapted to dry laundry by means of a flow of drying air , comprising:{'b': 110', '100, 'a machine cabinet () for accommodating components necessary for the operation of the laundry machine ();'}{'b': '105', 'inside the cabinet, a laundry treatment chamber () adapted to contain the laundry to be dried;'}{'b': 125', '210', '215', '205', '240', '210', '215', '225', '230, 'claim-text': 'characterized in that', 'a cabinet top element () incorporating at least part of a drying air circuit in fluid communication with the laundry treating chamber through a drying air inlet opening () and through a drying air outlet opening () formed in the cabinet top element, the cabinet top element comprising a bottom base element () and a top cover () and, defined in an interspace between the base element and the top cover, a drying air path for the flow of drying air between said drying air inlet opening () and said drying air outlet opening (), said drying air path including a moisture ...

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Номер записи: 55

04-01-2018 дата публикации

LAUNDRY APPLIANCE DOOR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20180002853A1

Автор: ANAND PRABHJEE, CHANDRASEKARAN YOGESH DHANABALAN, HEATER TIMOTHY E., LUHAHI NDJEKA K., RAMIREZ JOSE ALDO, THALLS SCOTT T.

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A laundry appliance door assembly with an integrated user interface is adapted to eliminate any visible mechanical fasteners to create an aesthetically smooth appearance. The door assembly includes an inner door assembly to support an inner window, an intermediate door frame that houses the user interface controller, and an outer door screen with embedded touch film. The inner door assembly carries a hinge with wiring harness assembly and the intermediate door frame is adhesively bonded with the inner door assembly to form an intermediate door assembly. The outer door screen includes a touch film adhesively attached to the screen with a roller apparatus of low durometer. The outer door screen is then adhesively bonded to the intermediate door frame to complete the door assembly. The intermediate door frame is adhesively bonded to the front of the inner door assembly along with a hinge cover and a handle cover adhesively bonded to the back of the inner door assembly hides any visible mechanical fasteners of the door assembly. 1. A method of assembling a door assembly for a laundry treating appliance , the method comprising:assembling an inner door subassembly using mechanical fasteners;adhesively bonding an intermediate door frame to the inner door subassembly to form an intermediate door subassembly;applying a touch film to an inner surface of an outer door screen with an adhesive;adhesively bonding the inner surface of the outer door screen to the intermediate door subassembly; andaffixing a user interface controller to the intermediate door frame through an aperture in the inner door subassembly; andadhesively bonding covers to the inner door subassembly to hide the mechanical fasteners from view;wherein a user interface is accessible on an outer surface of the outer door screen.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising adhesively bonding a hinge cover to hide the mechanical fasteners.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising adhesively bonding a handle cover to hide the ...

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Номер записи: 56

02-01-2020 дата публикации

WASHING MACHINE

Номер: US20200002876A1

Автор: KIM Hansol, KIM Kwanghyun

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A washing machine includes a tub, a drum, a nozzle, a pump for circulating water from the tub, and circulation pipes for guiding water. The pump includes a pump motor, an impeller, and a pump housing including first and second circulation ports. The pump housing includes a rotating water current guide part and a biased water current guide part on an inner circumferential surface. The rotating water current guide part extends in a rotation direction of the impeller from a cut-off point that braches water into a first flow running along the rotation direction and a second flow running toward the first circulation port, and guides the first flow to the second circulation port. The biased water current guide part extends from the cut-off point to the first circulation port with an angle greater than 180° relative to the rotating water current guide part, and guides the second flow. 1. A washing machine comprising:a tub configured to receive water;a drum rotatably disposed in the tub and configured to receive laundry;a first nozzle and a second nozzle that are configured to spray water into the drum;a pump configured to circulate water discharged from the tub, the pump comprising a first circulation port and a second circulation port that are configured to discharge water;a first circulation pipe configured to guide, to the first nozzle, water discharged through the first circulation port; anda second circulation pipe configured to guide, to the second nozzle, water discharged through the second circulation port, a pump motor configured to generate a torque,', 'an impeller configured to be rotated by the torque to thereby generate a water current, and', 'a pump housing that defines a housing space accommodating the impeller, the pump housing comprising the first circulation port in communication with the housing space, the second circulation port in communication with the housing space, and a water introducing port configured to guide, to the housing space, water ...

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Номер записи: 57

07-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD OF OPERATING A WASHING MACHINE AND WASHING MACHINE

Номер: US20210002806A1

Автор: Bensmann Annette, Sieding Dirk, Zielke Marcel

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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 ...

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Номер записи: 58

07-01-2021 дата публикации

WASHING FEEDING DEVICE AND WASHING MACHINE

Номер: US20210002809A1

Автор: Huang Tao, JIANG Yuliang, Zhao Xinyu

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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 ...

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Номер записи: 59

07-01-2021 дата публикации

Lock and Lid Lock

Номер: US20210002921A1

Автор: Wang Yang

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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 ...

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Номер записи: 60

03-01-2019 дата публикации

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE WITH AN ELECTRONIC BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTRUING A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE

Номер: US20190003103A1

Автор: De Pellegrin Andrea

Принадлежит: Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag

Household appliance, comprising an electronic board and a receptacle which receives said electronic board, further comprising a cover for closing said receptacle, whereby said cover in an assembled state is connected to said receptacle, whereby fixing means are provided for a connection between said receptacle and said cover, and whereby a sealing element is provided for providing a sealed connection between said receptacle and said cover in an assembled state. 1. A household appliance comprising:an electronic board;a receptacle configured to receive the electronic board;a cover configured to close the receptacle, whereby the cover, in an assembled state is connected to the receptacle;fixing means are provided for a connection between the receptacle and the cover, and whereby a sealing element is provided for providing a sealed connection between the receptacle and the cover in an assembled state.2. The household appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing means provide a removable connection between the receptacle and the cover.3. The household appliance claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing element is arranged on the cover.4. The household appliance according to claim 3 , wherein the sealing element is a gasket which is co-molded to the cover.5. The household appliance according to claim 4 , wherein the cover at its periphery comprises a groove claim 4 , and wherein the gasket is positioned at least partially inside the groove.6. The household appliance according to claim 3 , wherein the cover comprises a frontal side which in an assembled state faces the electronic board and a back side opposed to the frontal side claim 3 , and wherein on the cover on the frontal side gasket tracks are provided which in an assembled state face the electronic board.7. The household appliance according to claim 6 , wherein the cover at its periphery comprises a frame from which two parallel shoulders protrude to form the groove between them claim 6 , and ...

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Номер записи: 61

03-01-2019 дата публикации

WASHING MACHINE

Номер: US20190003106A1

Автор: Choi Han Kyu, KIM Hwa Shik, Lee Jin Ho

Принадлежит:

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 ...

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Номер записи: 62

13-01-2022 дата публикации

Door Lock And Electronic Apparatus

Номер: US20220010478A1

Автор: Wang Yang

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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 ...

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Номер записи: 63

01-01-2015 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20150005943A1

Автор: Chris W. Paraskevopoulos, Darryl C. Bodine, Donald E. Erickson, Michelle K. Flachs, Robert Blake, Scott Albright, Terry K. Litaker

Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

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.

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Номер записи: 64

05-01-2017 дата публикации

DOOR LOCKING DEVICE FOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

Номер: US20170004933A1

Автор: ROCCHITELLI Stefano

Принадлежит: ELECTROTECNICA ROLD S.R.L.

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 ...

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Номер записи: 65

08-01-2015 дата публикации

Tangential fluid discharge for appliance washing machine

Номер: US20150007617A1

Автор: Bryan Thomas Snook, Christopher G. Hoppe, Paul Douglas Mantle, Todd Anthony Reger

Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A tub for a washing machine appliance is configured to create a tangential discharge of fluid from the tub. A sump portion is configured so that fluid is ejected from a main portion of the wash tub along a direction tangential to the circular direction of rotation of the wash basket. A drain outlet is connected to the sump portion and can be positioned with an opening aligned with the tangential discharge so as to facilitate the movement of fluid into the drain outlet.

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Номер записи: 66

08-01-2015 дата публикации

WASHING MACHINE

Номер: US20150008807A1

Автор: Jang In Cheol, Kim Doo Pil, Kim Ji Sung, Kwak Bong Wha

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A washing machine in which a touch panel is placed at a door so that an exterior of the washing machine can be improved, the washing machine including: a body in which an opening is formed; and a door disposed to open and close the opening, wherein the door includes: a first door member that constitutes a front side of the door; and a second door member that is combined with the first door member and constitutes a rear side of the door, and wherein the first door member and the second door member are combined with each other so that the first door member is capable of being rotated relative to the second door member. 1. A washing machine comprising:a body in which an opening is formed; anda door disposed to open and close the opening, a first door member that constitutes a front side of the door; and', 'a second door member that is combined with the first door member and constitutes a rear side of the door, and', 'wherein the first door member and the second door member are combined with each other so that the first door member is capable of being rotated relative to the second door member., 'wherein the door comprises'}2. The washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the first door member comprises at least one fastening protrusion formed at a rear side of the first door member in a circumferential direction of the first door member claim 1 ,the second door member comprises at least one fastening hole formed to correspond to the at least one fastening protrusion, andthe at least one fastening protrusion is rotated and is inserted into and fixed to the at least one fastening hole.3. The washing machine according to claim 2 , wherein the second door member comprises:a frame coupled to the first door member; anda door glass coupled to the frame.4. The washing machine according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one fastening hole is formed in the frame.5. The washing machine according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one fastening protrusion comprises a guide ...

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Номер записи: 67

08-01-2015 дата публикации

WASHING MACHINE

Номер: US20150008808A1

Автор: KIM Dae Hyun

Принадлежит:

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 ...

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Номер записи: 68

11-01-2018 дата публикации

Door latch for a domestic electrical appliance

Номер: US20180008120A1

Автор: Dirnberger Albert, Lang Markus, Walz Dominik

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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 ...

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Номер записи: 69

09-01-2020 дата публикации

An assembly for dispensing washing agents for a washing machine, in particular a dishwasher

Номер: US20200008646A1

Автор: Giuseppe Marone

Принадлежит: ELBI INTERNATIONAL SPA

The assembly (1) further comprises a reservoir (3) for liquid detergent which may be removably coupled to the body (2a) of the device for dispensing washing agents (2), and which may be positioned on the side of the device for dispensing washing agents (2) intended to face the washing chamber (C). The reservoir has a holding chamber (3d) for liquid detergent able to communicate with the outside of the reservoir (3) through at least one outlet opening (12b) for dispensing liquid detergent and an actuator assembly (21, 22, 23, 24) to control the dispensing of liquid detergent from the reservoir (3).

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Номер записи: 70

12-01-2017 дата публикации

WASHING MACHINE WITH MODULAR COMPUTER BOARD

Номер: US20170009391A1

Автор: Fu Xiaodong, HE Yunfeng, Liang Qing, Liu Tao

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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 ...

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Номер записи: 71

12-01-2017 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170009392A1

Автор: HWANG Inho, KANG Incheol, KIM Jaeseok, Kim Kihyuk, Lee Changheon, Lee Hyeokjong, LEE Hyuntae, PARK Soowon

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

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 ...

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Номер записи: 72

27-01-2022 дата публикации

LID ASSEMBLY FOR A LAUNDRY APPLIANCE

Номер: US20220025566A1

Автор: AHAMAD IFTKHAR, Leon Lopez Neyda Eleza, PRABHAKARAN RAGHAVENDRAN

Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A laundry appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior cavity. A frame has a raised outer edge and defines a support structure. A first panel is received by the outer edge of the frame and rests upon the support structure in a first lid configuration. A second panel is received by the outer edge of the frame and rests upon a portion of the support structure in a second lid configuration. A trim is selectively coupled to the support structure in the second lid configuration. 1. A laundry appliance , comprising:a cabinet defining an interior cavity;a frame having a raised outer edge and defining a support structure, wherein the frame is operably coupled to the cabinet;a first panel received by the outer edge of the frame and that rests upon the support structure in a first lid configuration;a second panel received by the outer edge of the frame and that rests upon the support structure in a second lid configuration; anda trim positioned between the second panel and the frame and selectively coupled to the support structure of the frame in the second lid configuration.2. The laundry appliance of claim 1 , wherein the support structure is L-shaped and comprises:a horizontal surface; anda vertical surface coupled to the horizontal surface and defining snap feature apertures.3. The laundry appliance of claim 2 , wherein the trim includes snap elements to selectively couple the trim to the frame via engagement between the snap elements and the snap feature apertures in the second lid configuration.4. The laundry appliance of claim 3 , wherein the snap elements extend different lengths from the trim.5. The laundry appliance of claim 1 , wherein the support structure is concealed by the first panel in the first lid configuration.6. The laundry appliance of claim 1 , wherein the trim includes protrusions defining openings for selectively coupling the trim to the frame in the second lid configuration.7. The laundry appliance of claim 1 , wherein the trim is positioned ...

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Номер записи: 73

14-01-2016 дата публикации

WASHING MACHINE

Номер: US20160010260A1

Автор: KIM Youngjong, Kim Youngjun, Yu Insik

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A washing machine including a casing, an outer tub, a support rod having one end connected to the casing and the other end having a support prop, first and second friction units movable along the support rod and applying frictional force between the friction units and the support rod, a receiving body movable along the support rod, the receiving body retaining the first and second friction units, the receiving body is integrally moved with the first friction unit and is displaceable relative to the second friction unit, an outer tub supporter movable along the support rod and formed independently of the receiving body to support the outer tub above the receiving body, and an elastic member supported by the support prop and elastically supporting the receiving body. 1. A washing machine comprising:a casing;an outer tub disposed within the casing to receive wash water therein;a support rod having one end connected to the casing the other end of the support rod having a support prop;a first friction unit and a second friction unit movable along the support rod applying a frictional force between the first and second friction units and the support rod;a receiving body movable along the support rod, the receiving body retaining the first friction unit and the second friction unit,wherein the receiving body is integrally moved with the first friction unit and displaceable relative to the second friction unit;an outer tub supporter movable along the support rod, the outer tub supporter being formed independently of the receiving body to support the outer tub at the upper side of the receiving body; andan elastic member supported by the support prop and elastically supporting the receiving body.2. The washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the receiving body includes a partition to separate a first receiving portion for reception of the first receiving unit from a second receiving portion for reception of the second friction unit claim 1 , andwherein the first receiving ...

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Номер записи: 74

11-01-2018 дата публикации

NOISE LEAKAGE PREVENTING APPARATUS AND CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20180010278A1

Автор: KIM Jinwoong, Lee Sangwoo, PARK Jinyoung, PARK Wongi

Принадлежит:

A noise leakage preventing device for a clothes treating apparatus is provided. The device may include a base located at a lower portion of a cabinet and forming a bottom surface of the clothes treating apparatus, and a noise blocking rim attached along a periphery of a lower surface of the base and located between the base and the ground. The noise blocking rim may prevent noise generated from the clothes treating apparatus from being transferred or emitted out the base. 1. A noise leakage preventing device for a clothes treating apparatus , the device comprising:a base located at a lower portion of a cabinet and forming a bottom surface of the clothes treating apparatus; anda noise blocking rim attached along a periphery of a lower surface of the base and provided between the base and a ground so as to prevent noise generated from the clothes treating apparatus from being emitted out through the base.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the noise blocking rim is compressed by a load of the cabinet applied toward the ground.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the noise blocking rim has a height greater than a distance between the base and the ground.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the noise blocking rim surrounds a plurality of legs at an outside or inside of each of the plurality of legs claim 1 , the plurality of legs being fixed to the base to support the cabinet.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the noise blocking rim is formed by stacking two layers of different materials.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the noise blocking rim includes:a first layer made of a compressible material; anda second layer attached to the first layer and made of a material having density greater than a density of the first layer.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the first layer and the second layer have different heights from each other.8. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a noise blocking panel formed in a rectangular plate shape and having vertex portions bent toward a ...

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Номер записи: 75

11-01-2018 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180010280A1

Автор: AN Kiyong, CHOI KIHOON, PARK Minho

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A laundry treating apparatus is provided. The laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet, a drum accommodated in the cabinet, a tub accommodating the drum, and a dynamic absorber provided to absorb oscillation of the cabinet. The dynamic absorber includes a support plate coupled to the cabinet, a first moving mass movably provided on the support plate to absorb oscillation transmitted to the cabinet, and a second moving mass movably provided on the support plate to absorb oscillation transmitted to the cabinet. To absorb the oscillation, a time point at which the second moving mass starts relative motion with respect to the support plate is different from that at which the first moving mass starts relative motion with respect to the support plate. 1. A laundry treating apparatus comprising:a cabinet;a drum accommodated in the cabinet;a tub accommodating the drum; and a support plate coupled to the cabinet;', 'a first mass movably provided on the support plate to dampen first oscillations of the cabinet; and', 'a second mass movably provided on the support plate to dampen second oscillations of the cabinet,', 'wherein, the first mass moves relative to the support plate during a first range of rotational speeds of the drum, and the second mass moves relative to the support plate during a second range of rotational speeds of the drum., 'a vibration dampener provided in the cabinet, wherein the vibration dampener includes2. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:at least one slider plate provided between the second mass and the support plate to apply a friction force between the second mass and the support plate.3. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising:a roller provided between the first mass and the support plate, the roller coming into contact with a bottom surface of the first mass.4. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising: a ball bearing provided between the ...

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Номер записи: 76

11-01-2018 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180010281A1

Автор: AN Kiyong, CHOI KIHOON, KIM Wooseong, PARK Minho

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A laundry treating apparatus is provided. The laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet, a drum accommodated in the cabinet, a tub accommodating the drum, and a dynamic absorber provided to absorb oscillation of the cabinet. The dynamic absorber includes a support plate coupled to the cabinet, a first moving mass movably provided on the support plate to absorb oscillation transmitted to the cabinet, and a second moving mass movably provided on the support plate to absorb oscillation transmitted to the cabinet. A support comes into line or point contact with a bottom surface of the first moving mass so that the first moving mass has reduced attenuation ratio in comparison to the second moving mass. 1. A laundry treating apparatus comprising:a cabinet;a drum accommodated in the cabinet;a tub accommodating the drum; and a mass body movably provided with respect to the cabinet to dampen oscillations transmitted to the cabinet; and', 'a support, wherein the support comes into contact with a bottom surface of the moving mass to reduce an attenuation ratio indicative of an oscillation decay of the mass body., 'a dynamic dampener provided to dampen oscillation of the cabinet, wherein the dynamic dampener includes2. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the support includes a ball bearing coming into point contact the bottom surface of the mass body.3. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the support includes a guide roller coming into line contact with the mass body.4. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the support includes:a roller support body that includes a recess to receive the guide roller.5. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the guide roller includes:a roller that extends from the recess to contact a bottom surface of the mass body; anda roller shaft passing through a center of the roller, wherein the roller shaft is rotatably coupled to the roller support body ...

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Номер записи: 77

11-01-2018 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180010282A1

Автор: AN Kiyong, CHOI KIHOON, PARK Jonga, PARK Minho

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A laundry treating apparatus is provided. The laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet, a drum accommodated in the cabinet, and a dynamic absorber provided to absorb oscillation of the cabinet. The dynamic absorber includes a first moving mass movably provided on the support plate to absorb oscillation transmitted to the cabinet and a second moving mass movably provided on the support plate to absorb oscillation transmitted to the cabinet. Each of the first and second moving masses includes a single mass made of a metal material or a mass in which a plurality of thin metal plates are coupled to overlap each other, and the first moving mass has a mass greater than that of the second moving mass. 1. A laundry treating apparatus comprising:a cabinet;a drum accommodated in the cabinet; and a first mass body provided to move relative to the cabinet to dampen first oscillations transmitted to the cabinet; and', 'a second mass body provided to move relative to the cabinet to dampen second oscillation transmitted to the cabinet,', 'wherein the first mass body has a greater mass than the second mass body., 'a dynamic dampener provided to dampen oscillations of the cabinet, wherein the dynamic dampener includes2. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1 , one or more of the first mass body or the second mass body includes:a plurality of overlapping plates anda plurality of connectors coupling together the plurality of plates.3. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the first mass body has the same lateral width as the second mass body, andthe first mass body has a front and rear width greater than that of the second mass body.4. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first oscillations are generated when the drum rotates at first range of rotational speeds claim 1 , andthe second oscillations are generated when the drum rotates at second range of rotational speeds that are relatively lower than the first range ...

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Номер записи: 78

11-01-2018 дата публикации

CONTROL PANEL FOR A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE

Номер: US20180010287A1

Автор: III Donald James, Kulkarni Sripad, Leisl, Vitan Craig Robert, VOWELS CHRISTOPHER GENE

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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 ...

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Номер записи: 79

14-01-2021 дата публикации

WASHING MACHINE

Номер: US20210010177A1

Автор: Jung Goan Su, KIM Chang Yeong, Kim Hyeon Cheol, Kim Jun Ho, KIM Min Hyung, Won Yong Kwon

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

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 ...

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Номер записи: 80

14-01-2021 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20210010178A1

Автор: ZATORSKI LESZEK

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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 ...

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Номер записи: 81

14-01-2021 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE DOOR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210010180A1

Автор: ANAND PRABHJEE, HEATER TIMOTHY E.

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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 ...

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Номер записи: 82

14-01-2021 дата публикации

ADDITIVE RESERVOIR RECEPTACLE FOR AN APPLIANCE

Номер: US20210010184A1

Автор: Leibman Alexander B.

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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 ...

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Номер записи: 83

14-01-2021 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE HAVING A BULK DISPENSING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210010185A1

Автор: BUENO ROMMY MARIANA, GRISWOLD ERIC G., GUZMAN ALEJANDRO, KEHL DENNIS, KEY STEVEN, LUHAHI NDJEKA K., SALAZAR JOEL ALDEBARAN, VAN ZOEST RYAN JAMES

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A laundry treating appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior. A drum is located within the interior and defines a treating chamber. The laundry treating appliance includes a recirculation circuit including a recirculation pump having an inlet and an outlet. The laundry treating appliance further includes a bulk treating chemistry dispenser. A method for rinsing or cleaning the bulk treating chemistry dispenser can be included. 1. A laundry treating appliance comprising:a cabinet defining an interior;a drum located within the interior and defining a treating chamber;a recirculation circuit including a recirculation pump having an inlet and an outlet; anda bulk treating chemistry dispenser having a dispensing hose fluidly coupled at an angle to the recirculation circuit downstream of the pump outlet.2. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the recirculation circuit comprises a recirculation hose fluidly coupling the pump outlet to the treating chamber and the dispensing hose is fluidly coupled to the recirculation hose at the angle.3. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the angle is an acute angle.4. The laundry treating appliance of wherein a dosing coupler fluidly couples the dispensing hose with the recirculation circuit.5. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the dosing coupler defines the angle.6. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the angle defined by the dosing coupler is an acute angle.7. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the dosing coupler is shaped such that a treating chemistry is sheared within the recirculation circuit.8. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the dosing coupler comprises a recirculation inlet fluidly coupled to the pump outlet and at least one treating chemistry inlet fluidly coupled to the dispensing hose claim 5 , the recirculation inlet and the at least one treating chemistry inlet defining the angle relative to one another.9. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the at least one treating ...

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Номер записи: 84

14-01-2021 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE HAVING A HINGE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210010190A1

Автор: AHAMAD IFTKHAR, LEON LOPEZ NEYDA ELIZA, PRABHAKARAN RAGHAVENDRAN

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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 ...

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Номер записи: 85

14-01-2021 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE HAVING A HINGE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210010191A1

Автор: AHAMAD IFTKHAR, KANAWADE PRAMOD V., LEON LOPEZ NEYDA ELIZA, PATIL VASUDEO NIVRUTTI, PRABHAKARAN RAGHAVENDRAN

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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 ...

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Номер записи: 86

14-01-2021 дата публикации

GARMENT CARE APPARATUS

Номер: US20210010193A1

Автор: OAK Seongmin, PARK Chulkie

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A garment care apparatus includes a care chamber including a first area including a first bottom plane, and a second area including a second bottom plane located lower than the first bottom plane so that the garment care apparatus may accommodate and care for garments with normal lengths in the first area and garments longer than the normal garments in the second area. The second bottom plane includes a drain outlet arranged in a front end portion of the second bottom plane to discharge water, and an inclined portion tilted down from a rear wall of the care chamber toward the drain outlet. 1. A garment care apparatus comprising:a main body; anda care chamber arranged in the main body and configured to accommodate garments, a first area including a first bottom plane,', 'a second area including a second bottom plane located lower than the first bottom plane, and', 'a drain outlet arranged in a front end portion of the second bottom plane and configured to discharge water., 'wherein the care chamber comprises2. The garment care apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second bottom plane includes an inclined plane tilted down from a rear wall of the care chamber toward the drain outlet.3. The garment care apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the second bottom plane comprises:a first inclined portion extended from the rear wall of the care chamber at a first inclination angle; anda second inclined portion extended from a front end of the first inclined portion at a second inclination angle greater than the first inclination angle.4. The garment care apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising a machine room arranged below the first area claim 3 ,wherein the first inclined portion is tilted down from a side of the care chamber toward the machine room.5. The garment care apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a filter net arranged at the drain outlet to filter foreign materials; anda grill member configured to cover and hide the filter net.6. The garment care apparatus of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 87

10-01-2019 дата публикации

DRUM WASHING MACHINE

Номер: US20190010650A1

Автор: LV Yanfen, SONG HUACHENG, Xu Sheng

Принадлежит: Qingdao Haier Drum Washing Machine Co., Ltd.

A door at the front opening of a drum washing machine has an inner and outer double-layer structure. The inner door is hinged with the case of the washing machine to partially open/close the front opening. An opening is provided at an upper part of the inner door, and the outer door is hinged with the inner door to open/close the opening at the upper part of the inner door. The inner door and the outer door cooperate to fully open/close the front opening of the case. If the user wants to add laundry or detergent to the washing machine during the washing process, the water inside the washing machine does not need to be completely discharged before the door is open. Laundry or detergent can be added to the washing machine through the inner door upper part opening. 1. A drum washing machine comprising a door being installed at a front opening of the drum washing machine , and one side of the door being hinged with a case of the washing machine , wherein ,the door is an inner and outer double-layer structure, which comprises an inner door and an outer door;the inner door is hinged with the case of the washing machine to partially open, or close the front opening of the case; an opening is provided at an upper part of the inner door,the outer door is hinged with the inner door to open or close the opening at the upper part of the inner door; andthe inner door and the outer door cooperate to fully open or close the front opening of the case.2. The drum washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , an inner door glass window is provided at a lower part of the inner door claim 1 , and the opening is provided at the upper part of the inner door;an outer door glass window is provided at an upper part of the outer door to open or close the opening at the upper part of the inner door; andthe inner door glass window and the outer door glass window cooperate to form an observation window.3. The drum washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , an outer side ...

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Номер записи: 88

10-01-2019 дата публикации

CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190010655A1

Автор: HAN Inhee, LEE Byungjin, Lee Jihong, LEE Jonghwan, NO Yanghwan

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Provided is a clothes treating apparatus comprising: a cabinet which is provided with an entrance; a drawer which may be drawn out from the cabinet through the entrance; a tub which is provided in the drawer, has water stored therein, and has an inlet through which clothes enter and exit; a circular drum bottom surface which is provided in the tub; a cylindrical drum body which is fixed to the drum bottom surface and extends towards the inlet; a drum which has a drum inlet which is positioned on the upper surface of the drum body so as to communicate with the inlet; a driving part which has a rotating shaft which rotates the drum and penetrates the tub so as to be coupled to the drum bottom surface; a hub which is fixed to the center-of-rotation of the drum bottom surface and protrudes towards the drum inlet; and a stirring part which has an arm extending from the hub towards the circumferential surface of the drum body. 1. A laundry treatment apparatus comprising:a cabinet that defines an opening;a drawer located in the cabinet and configured to withdraw from the cabinet through the opening;a tub located in the drawer and configured to receive water, the tub defining a tub opening that allows introduction of laundry to the tub and removal of laundry from the tub; a drum bottom surface that has a circular shape, and', 'a drum body that has a cylindrical shape, that is coupled to the drum bottom surface, and that extends toward the tub opening, the drum body defining a drum opening at an upper surface of the drum body that communicates with the tub opening;, 'a drum located in the tub and configured to rotate relative to the tub, the drum comprisinga driving unit configured to cause rotation of the drum relative to the tub, the driving unit comprising a rotary shaft connected to the drum bottom surface through the tub; and 'a hub coupled to the drum bottom surface and located at a position corresponding to a center of rotation of the drum, the hub protruding toward ...

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Номер записи: 89

10-01-2019 дата публикации

STEAM GENERATOR AND CONTROL METHOD OF STEAM GENERATOR

Номер: US20190010656A1

Автор: KIM Seunghun, WOO Sangwoo

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

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 ...

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Номер записи: 90

10-01-2019 дата публикации

WASHING MACHINE

Номер: US20190010657A1

Автор: CHOI Jae Won, Uim Dong Hyuk

Принадлежит: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd

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 ...

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Номер записи: 91

09-01-2020 дата публикации

TRACK MECHANISM AND FRONT-LOADING WASHING MACHINE WITH SAME

Номер: US20200010996A1

Автор: He Hucheng, Jiang Tao, Liu Zhigang, Tan Lufu, Tang Yusheng, TONG Shuai, Yu Xin, Zhao Changxing

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A track mechanism and a front-loading washing machine are provided. The track mechanism includes a base, the base is provided with a track portion configured to guide a movable body to move along the track portion, the base includes a supporting body and a track body, the track portion is arranged on the track body, the supporting body and the track body are stacked and combined relative to each other, and wear resistance of the track body is higher than that of the supporting body. 1. A track mechanism for a front-loading washing machine , comprising:a base, the base being provided with a track portion configured to guide a movable body to move along the track portion, wherein the base comprises a supporting body and a track body, the track portion is arranged on the track body, the supporting body and the track body are stacked and combined relative to each other, and wear resistance of the track body is higher than that of the supporting body.2. The track mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the track portion comprises a plurality of tracks spaced apart from each other.3. The track mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the supporting body is combined with the track body by means of a connecting member.4. The track mechanism according to claim 3 , wherein the connecting member is a screw.5. The track mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the supporting body is combined with the track body by embedding or casting in a mold.6. The track mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the track portion is an arc groove.7. A front-loading washing machine claim 1 , comprising:a cabinet comprising a front panel, the front panel defining an opening;a tub defining an access port, arranged in the cabinet and configured to make the access port move upwards and downwards in the opening;a rotatable drum arranged in the tub;a door unit mounted to the tub and covering the access port; anda track mechanism comprising a base, the base being provided with a track portion ...

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Номер записи: 92

12-01-2017 дата публикации

DOOR LOCKING DEVICE FOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

Номер: US20170011866A1

Автор: ROCCHITELLI Stefano

Принадлежит: ELETTROTECNICA ROLD S.R.L.

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 ...

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Номер записи: 93

15-01-2015 дата публикации

WASHING MACHINE

Номер: US20150013397A1

Автор: KANG Dae Gyu, KIM Young Hyun

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A washing machine including a filter device, a support, or an auxiliary damper, using pressure of water supplied thereto. The washing machine includes a casing, a reservoir installed inside the casing, a water supply tube connected to an upper portion of the reservoir such that wash water is supplied through the water supply tube, a drainage tube connected to a lower portion of the reservoir such that wash water is discharged through the drainage tube, and a filter device which allows wash water to be moved and eliminates foreign substances from the wash water at one side of the reservoir using pressure of the wash water supplied through the water supply tube. It may be possible to eliminate foreign substances from laundry using pressure of water supplied according to progress of operation of the washing machine without provision of additional power. 1. A washing machine comprising:a casing;a reservoir installed inside the casing;a water supply tube connected to an upper portion of the reservoir such that wash water is supplied through the water supply tube;a drainage tube connected to a lower portion of the reservoir such that wash water is discharged through the drainage tube; anda filter device arranged between the casing and the reservoir to move wash water and to eliminate foreign substances from the wash water using pressure of the wash water supplied through the water supply tube.2. The washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein:the filter device comprises a main body which is provided at both sides thereof with a first opening and a second opening;the first opening is connected through a connection tube to the water supply tube; andthe second opening located opposite to the first opening is connected to the reservoir and the drainage tube.3. The washing machine according to claim 2 , wherein the filter device comprises a moving device movably installed inside the main body.4. The washing machine according to claim 3 , wherein:the moving device comprises ...

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Номер записи: 94

03-02-2022 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR RINSING A CONTAINER OR OTHER KITCHEN UTENSIL

Номер: US20220031143A1

Автор: DEVARASU Krishnaraj

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A device for rinsing a container or other kitchen utensil, the device including a rinsing pan equipped with a spray nozzle for a rinsing liquid, the spray nozzle being supplied with the rinsing liquid by a supply line that is part of the device, and the rinsing pan being provided with an outlet for discharging the rinsing liquid. The device includes a chamber which delimits an at least partially closed space above the rinsing pan, the chamber having a passage opening for introducing the container in order to rinse it, and for removing the container after rinsing. 115-. (canceled)16. A device for rinsing a container or other kitchen utensil , said device comprising a rinsing tray equipped with a nozzle for spraying a rinsing liquid , said spray nozzle being supplied with rinsing liquid by a supply duct that said device comprises , said rinsing tray being equipped with an outlet for draining rinsing liquid , characterized in that said device comprises a chamber which delimits a space that is at least partially closed above said rinsing tray , said chamber having a through-opening for introducing said container in order to rinse it and for removing the container after rinsing.17. The device as claimed in claim 16 , wherein said through-opening has a circular section.18. The device as claimed in claim 17 , wherein said through-opening with a circular section has a diameter of substantially between 8 and 25 cm.19. The device (as claimed in claim 17 , wherein said through-opening has a peripheral bulge.20. The device as claimed in claim 16 , wherein said through-opening is realized in a direction that is inclined relative to a horizontal axis claim 16 , such that the container has to be introduced into said chamber from the bottom upwardly.21. The device as claimed in claim 16 , wherein said chamber is at least partially spherical.22. The device as claimed in claim 16 , wherein said chamber is substantially spherical and at least partially forms said rinsing tray.23. The ...

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Номер записи: 95

15-01-2015 дата публикации

Electric Household Appliance Door Locking Device

Номер: US20150015001A1

Автор: Arrigoni Giancarlo, Biasiotto Marco, Fabbro Edi, Luchetti Tommaso

Принадлежит: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.V.

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 , ...

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Номер записи: 96

03-02-2022 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

Номер: US20220034014A1

Автор: HEO Kwangchul, Lee Jihong

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A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet and a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet. An accommodation unit is provided at the drawer and defines a space configured to receive washing water. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a guider. The guider includes a first body rotatably coupled to the cabinet, and a second body rotatably coupled to the first body and the drawer and configured to connect the first body to the drawer. A supply unit is connected to a water supply source. A water supply channel is provided along the guider and is configured to supply water between the supply unit and the accommodation unit. 1. A laundry treatment apparatus comprising:a cabinet;a drawer configured to be extracted from and retracted into the cabinet, and having an upper surface provided with an introduction opening to receive laundry and a water supply opening to guide water;a tub provided in the drawer to store water therein;a drum rotatably provided in the tub to receive laundry; anda water supply line having a first end portion that is connected to a water supply source through a rear panel of the cabinet, and a second end portion that is connected to the water supply opening,wherein a portion of the water supply line disposed between the upper surface of the drawer and an upper surface of the cabinet.2. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a fixing portion mounted on the upper surface of the drawer, and configured to fix the second end portion of the water supply line to the water supply opening.3. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the tub comprises a tub cover forming an upper surface of the tub claim 1 , the tub cover having a through hole claim 1 ,wherein the laundry treatment apparatus further comprising a pipe connected the water supply opening and the through hole,wherein the through hole is located under the water supply opening, andwherein the pipe is flexible or made with an elastic ...

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Номер записи: 97

03-02-2022 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

Номер: US20220034017A1

Автор: JEONG Kwanwoong, Lee Jihong

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

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 ...

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Номер записи: 98

21-01-2016 дата публикации

Washing machine and method of manufacturing the same

Номер: US20160016348A1

Автор: Heui Seok KWAK

Принадлежит: Dongbu Daewoo Electronics Corp

A washing machine includes: a cabinet and a tub that is installed in the cabinet and holds washing water. The tub includes a cylindrical housing, and the housing is formed by blow molding.

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Номер записи: 99

19-01-2017 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

Номер: US20170016162A1

Автор: HEO Kwangchul, Lee Jihong

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A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet and a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet. An accommodation unit is provided at the drawer and defines a space configured to receive washing water. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a guider. The guider includes a first body rotatably coupled to the cabinet, and a second body rotatably coupled to the first body and the drawer and configured to connect the first body to the drawer. A supply unit is connected to a water supply source. A water supply channel is provided along the guider and is configured to supply water between the supply unit and the accommodation unit. 1. A laundry treatment apparatus comprising:a cabinet;a drawer configured to be extracted from and retracted into the cabinet;an accommodation unit provided in the drawer to store water therein;a guider comprising a first body rotatably coupled to the cabinet, and a second body having one end rotatably connected to the drawer and the other end rotatably connected to the first body;a discharge unit configured to discharge water in the accommodation unit to the outside of the accommodation unit; anda water discharge channel configured to guide water supplied from the discharge unit to the outside of the cabinet, wherein at least a part of the water discharge channel is formed inside the guider.2. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first body and the second body are configured to rotate in a plane parallel to a bottom surface of the cabinet while the drawer is extracted from or retracted into the cabinet.3. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein one end of the first body is rotatably coupled to one of a rear surface of the cabinet or a side surface of the cabinet.4. The laundry apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the first body and the second body are arranged in parallel to a width direction of the cabinet.5. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the first ...

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Номер записи: 100