СТИРАЛЬНАЯ МАШИНА

Изобретение относится к области бытовой техники и может быть использовано в домашних условиях. Технический результат заключается в повышении удобства в эксплуатации стиральной машины, сводя функции человека при стирке белья различного типа к одноразовому запуску стиральной машины и выгрузке чистого белья из приемника-накопителя. Стиральная машина содержит корпус со стиральным барабаном, привод стирального барабана, контроллер управления режимами работы стиральной машины, дозатор моющего средства и установленный на корпусе накопитель белья с узлом загрузки-выгрузки, содержащий ячейки для сортировки белья. В состав машины введены два устройства автоматической транспортировки белья, датчики наличия белья в ячейках накопителя, подключенные к контроллеру, и приемник-накопитель белья, установленный под корпусом со стиральным барабаном и снабженный узлом выгрузки. Одно устройство автоматической транспортировки белья выполнено в виде поворотных днищ ячеек накопителя, снабженных приводами поворота ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ БЕЛЬЯ И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ПЕРЕДНЕЙ КРЫШКИ ДЛЯ УСТРОЙСТВА ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ БЕЛЬЯ

Изобретение относится к устройству для обработки белья и способу изготовления передней крышки для устройства для обработки белья. В процессе изготовления металлической передней крышки для устройства для обработки белья осуществляют вытяжку металлической пластины для образования передней поверхности и боковых поверхностей крышки, осуществляют уменьшение пружинения на металлической пластине и осуществляют резание для удаления лишних участков металлической пластины. Техническим результатом изобретения является упрощение изготовления передней крышки и повышение точности изготовления заданной формы передней крышки. 6 н. и 21 з.п. ф-лы, 12 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО СНИЖЕНИЯ ШУМА ДЛЯ ПРИБОРОВ, В ОСОБЕННОСТИ БЫТОВЫХ ПРИБОРОВ, И ПРИБОР, В КОТОРОМ ИСПОЛЬЗУЕТСЯ ПОДОБНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

... 1. Устройство (1; 101; 201) снижения шума для прибора (50), содержащее основание (2; 102; 202), соединяемое с указанным прибором, характеризующееся тем, что оно содержит по меньшей мере два по меньшей мере частично гибких элемента (3, 4; 103, 104; 203, 204), расположенных бок о бок и выступающих от основания (2; 102; 202).2. Устройство (1; 101; 201) по п.1, характеризующееся тем, что элементы (3, 4; 103, 104; 203, 204) проходят в противоположных направлениях.3. Устройство (1; 101; 201) по п.1, характеризующееся тем, что элементы (3, 4; 103, 104; 203, 204) содержат ближние части (3а, 4а; 103а, 104а; 203а, 204а) и дальние части (3b, 4b; 103b, 104b; 203b, 204b) относительно основания (2; 102; 202), при этом дальние части (3b, 4b; 103b, 104b; 203b, 204b) проходят в противоположных направлениях от основания (2; 102; 202).4. Устройство (1; 101; 201) по п.2, характеризующееся тем, что элементы (3, 4; 103, 104; 203, 204) содержат ближние части (3а, 4а; 103а, 104а; 203а, 204а) и дальние части (3b ...

КОМБИНИРОВАННАЯ СТИРАЛЬНАЯ МАШИНА И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ЕЮ

... 1. Комбинированная стиральная машина, содержащая: ! основную стиральную машину для выполнения операции стирки или сушки; и ! вспомогательную стиральную машину, ! в которой вспомогательная стиральная машина включает в себя тумбу для устойчивого поддержания основной стиральной машины, причем тумба имеет объем и высоту, которые меньше объема и высоты основной стиральной машины, бак, установленный в тумбе для содержания воды для стирки, вращающийся элемент, установленный с возможностью вращения в баке, для встряхивания белья, электродвигатель для создания вращательного усилия для вращающегося элемента, вращающийся вал для передачи вращательного усилия от электродвигателя к вращающемуся элементу, корпус подшипника для поддержания вращающегося вала и гибкий уплотняющий элемент, соединенный между корпусом подшипника и баком. ! 2. Комбинированная стиральная машина по п.1, в которой тумба включает в себя выдвижной ящик для поддержания бака. ! 3. Комбинированная стиральная машина по п.2, дополнительно ...

ОСНОВАНИЕ, УЗЕЛ ОСНОВАНИЯ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ БЕЛЬЯ

Ausgerüstete Abdeckplatte für elektrische Haushaltsgeräte

Bausatz zum kippsicheren Verbinden zweier übereinandergesetzter Haushaltmaschinen

WASCHLAUGENBEHAELTER FUER WASCHMASCHINEN MIT ANGEFLANSCHTER LAUGENPUMPE

WASCHMASCHINE MIT EINEM AUS SILIKATWERKSTOFF BESTEHENDEN LAUGENBEHAELTER

Haushaltgerät

Waschmaschine mit seitlicher Öffnung

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

Vorrichtung zur Halterung und Fuehrung eines Schlauches in einem Gehaeuse

Arrangement for mounting a lye-pump constructional unit in the housing of a domestic appliance

Arrangement for mounting a lye-pump constructional unit (1) in the housing of a water-carrying domestic appliance, for example a washing machine, with at least one elastic fastening element (3) which is attached to the lye-pump constructional unit and by means of which the lye-pump constructional unit can be snapped into a holding or mounting orifice (3'), standing feet (5) being screwed in the bottom (4) of the appliance housing. In order by simple means to achieve a minimisation of the transmission of structure-borne noise from the lye pump to the appliance housing, a separate holding plate (7) is provided for mounting the lye-pump constructional unit (1). The holding plate (7) is fastened to one of the standing feet (5), specifically in such a way that the holding plate (7), together with the lye-pump constructional unit (1), is arranged so as to oscillate freely relative to the bottom (4) of the appliance housing. ...

Haushaltgerät, insbesondere Waschmaschine, Waschtrockner oder Wäschetrockner, mit einem Blendenteil

Wasserführendes Haushaltsgerät, insbesondere Geschirrspülmaschine oder Waschmaschine

Wasserführendes Haushaltgerät, insbesondere Geschirrspülmaschine oder Waschmaschine, mit an der Rückseite angeordneten Öffnungen (3, 4) zum Ein- und Austritt von Versorgungs- und Entsorgungsleitung (5, 6) ein bzw. aus einem Gehäuse mit einem Führungselement (7, 8), dadurch gekennzeichnet, wobei jeder Versorgungs- und Entsorgungsleitung (5, 6) ein Führungselement zu zugeordnet ist, das direkt an der Öffnung (3, 4) angeordnet ist und daß das Führungselement (7, 8) eine Austrittsrichtung vorbestimmt und in die andere Richtung eine Schutzeinrichtung (9, 10) gegen Abknicken der Leitung (5, 6) aufweist, wobei das Führungselement (7, 8) als Abdeckung der Öffnung (3, 4) gestaltet ist, die von einer durch eine Rundung (11, 12) um einen spitzen Winkel gebogenen Leiste (13, 14) fortgesetzt wird, sodaß die gobogene Leiste (13, 14) des Führungselementes (7, 8) die Schutzeinrichtung (9, 10) gegen Abknicken der jeweiligen Leitung (5, 6) bildet.

Operating screen kit

For the easy adaptability of domestic appliances to all desired export versions, an operating screen kit is provided with a flat text medium (10) attached in a three-dimensional arrangement to the operating screen (7) as a short set of operating instructions, and a number, corresponding to the number of export versions, of text media with short operating instructions in other languages are enclosed with the domestic appliance. ...

Automatic washing machine - which permits repair of electrical faults

Automatic front-loading washing machine has a sliding drawer, mounted in lateral guide rails, contg. the controls e.g. programme switches, relays, etc. The guide rails are connected by >=1 transverse beam to support the controls. The front plate of the drawer has its lower surface bolted to the housing by means of straps attached to the housing, maintaining the front plate flush with the housing. The machine may be installed underneath a worktop, and provides access to the circuitry without moving the machine out.

WÄSCHEBEHANDLUNGSMASCHINE

Waschmaschine

Kastenförmige Bedienblende

Behaelter bzw. Gehaeuse fuer Haushaltsgeraete,insbesondere fuer Wasch-,Geschirrspuelmaschinen od.dgl.

Höhenverstellbarer Fuß für Küchengeräte oder Möbel

Höhenverstellbarer Fuß (10) für Hausgeräte oder Möbel, bestehend aus einem Schaft (12) , der an seinem einen Ende eine Bodenauflagefläche, wie Fußteller (14) aufweist, und an dessen Schafterstreckung ein Außengewinde (16) angebracht ist, in das höhenverstellbar eine Mutter (20) eingreift, die drehbar gegen ein Gehäuse (32) abgestützt ist, das an dem Hausgerät oder Möbel anbringbar ist, wobei der Mutternumfang (22) mit einem Getriebe (36, 106) in Eingriff steht, in das vorzugsweise bis zur Frontfläche des Hausgerätes oder Möbels reichende Antriebsstangeneinrichtungen (122) einbringbar sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Getriebe (36, 106) eine Rutschkupplung umfaßt, daß die Rutschkupplung von einer Schnecke (36) des Getriebes gebildet ist, mit einer von Vor-/Rücksprüngen (112) gebildeten Fläche (110) und einem an dieser federnd anliegenden, von einem Kupplungsteil (106) gebildeten Gegenfläche (114) mit Rück-/Vorsprüngen (118), daß die Schnecke (36) einen axialen Durchbruch (108) zur Aufnahme ...

Wash container for a horizontal axis front-loading washing machine has plate heater for the wash fluid sealed beneath the container with support and clamps

A washing container for a front-loading horizontal axis washing machine comprises an opening (4) in the under wall (3) with externally directed supports (5) holding a plate heater for the wash liquid having clamps (8) fixing it to the support. There is a seal between the heater circumference and the inner edge of the support. The clamps are directly on the outer circumference of the support and produce a radially directed force on the support towards the interior of the opening.

ENCLOSING STRUCTURE

Washing machine with casing

Improvements in or relating to Washing Machines

... 1,178,141. Horizontal drum washing machine. PHILIPS GLOEILAMPENFABRIKEN N.V. 13 Jan., 1967 [17 Jan., 1966], No. 1887/ 67. Heading D1A. The frame of the washing machine which rigidly supports a tub within which is a rotatable drum is resiliently supported on castors 5. The resilient supports comprise springs 2 placed between the castor and the top of a tube 6 fixed to the frame. The arrangement permits vertical movement of the frame, and horizontal movement of the machine, during centrifuging.

RETRACTABLE OPERATING KNOBS FOR WASHING MACHINES.

One or more knobs (9) are mounted in apertures (5a) of the top operation panel (5) of a washing machine e.g. for operating a program timer (8). The knob (9) is retractable between projected and unprojected positions to reduce size for packaging, to prevent entry of dust etc. and to heave the top of the machine free of obstructions. The retraction mechanism may include a heart-shaped cam (Figs 5, 6). It is stated that rocker button operating member may also be so mounted. ...

Cover for domestic appliance

A cover for a domestic appliance comprises a substantially planar and rectangular panel 1 and a frame 3 extending around the perimeter thereof, which frame 3 has a plurality of side members, wherein at least one side member 6 is separate from the remaining side members 4 but is attachable thereto to close the perimeter. The side members may each have a substantially U-shaped cross section defining a recess to receive the panel. The remaining side members may also be U-shaped in plan view and the attachable side member may be fastened to the free ends of the remaining side members. Typically, the remaining side members are constructed from a single strip (10, Fig. 3) which is angularly bent at triangular incisions (12, Fig. 3) formed therein to define the remaining side members. Sealing lips (18, Fig. 2) may be provided in the recess of at least the remaining members, which lips may engage with the major faces of the panel.

Improvements relating to stabilising arrangements for washing and/or spin drying machines and like apparatus

... 1,039,657. Stablizing devices s for furniture; on-and-off castors. ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. June 26, 1963 [July 9, 1962], No. 26285/62. Headings A4H and A4U. A levelling or stablizing device for a washing or spin drying machine or other cabinet has a pair of floor engaging rollers 5, 6 rotatably mounted at the ends of an arm 7 pivoted at its centre on a bolt 8 passing through a bracket 9 secured to the base plate 1 of the machine, the plate 1 also having secured to it rollers 3, 4. Spring clips 10, 11 secured to plate 1 exert frictional restraint on the pivoted arm 7. The base plate 1 of the machine also has feet 12, 13 which are normally retracted under the action of compression springs 14, 15 but can be lowered to lift rollers 3, 4 from the floor by rotating a cam shaft 17 to cause cams 18, 19 to depress the feet.

LEVELLING ARRANGEMENT

WASHER AND DRIER UNIT

Roller equipment for spin driers

... 900,445. Spin driers. SCHARPF, O., SCHARPF, E., and SCHARPF, E., [trading as SCHARPF KOMM. - GES., MASCHINENFABRIK GEB.]. Nov. 5, 1959 [Dec. 1, 1958], No. 37538/59. Class 34 (2). A spin drier 25, Fig. 1, is mounted upon a roller carriage through resilient members 20. The carriage comprises a frame 10, Fig. 2, having extensions 11 ... 14 with a roller axle 16 bearing a pair of rollers 17 welded to each extension 11, 13. Each roller is braked by a compression spring 18. An apron on the side panels 27 of the drier encloses the frame 10.

SUPPORT FOOT OF ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT FOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

HOEHENVERSTELLBARER STUETZFUSS FUER HAUSHALT- GERAETE, INSBESONDERE FUER GESCHIRRSPUELMASCHINEN ODER WASCHMASCHINEN

CABINET FOR WASHING MACHINE AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE WASHING MACHINE

SUPPORT FOR A MACHINE OR DEVICE WITH AN ENTRANCE OPENING AT A SIDE OF IT

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

UNDERBODY FOR MACHINES

COAT-FEED-CASH DRUM WASHING MACHINE WITH A CAUSTIC SOLUTION LID

DOOR HOOK ARRANGEMENT AND OF IT USE MAKING WASH DEVICE

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE

HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT WITH A FLAP

COLUMN ARRANGEMENT FOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

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

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE WITH NOISE PROTECTION

ADJUSTER, IN PARTICULAR FOR a position foot of a HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE

STRUCTURE OF THE DRIVE UNIT IN A DRUM WASHING MACHINE

STRUCTURE OF THE DRIVE UNIT IN A DRUM WASHING MACHINE

CONNECTION LID FOR WASHING MACHINES

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE, AS WASH OR TABLE-WARE RINSING DEVICE IS WITH A HÖHENVERSTELLBAREN FOOT, WITH A SHANK CONDITION-LATERALLY WITH A FOOT PLATE EQUIPPED

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE

LAUNDRY TREATMENT MACHINE

COAT-FEED-CASH DRUM WASHING MACHINE

ADAPTER FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF WATER LEVEL AUTOMATIC CONTROLLERS

A WASHING MACHINE AND/OR A LAUNDRY DRYER, IN PARTICULAR THE KIND OF FRONT LOADER, WITH A LOWER HOUSING

Drum wash and centrifuge machine

At the ground by suction effect of responsible bases for washing machines

TABLE OR COVER PLATE

CABINET FOR WASHING MACHINE AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE WASHING MACHINE

CABINET FOR WASHING MACHINE AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE WASHING MACHINE

CABINET FOR WASHING MACHINE AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE WASHING MACHINE

CABINET FOR WASHING MACHINE AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE WASHING MACHINE

CABINET FOR WASHING MACHINE AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE WASHING MACHINE

CABINET FOR WASHING MACHINE AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE WASHING MACHINE

CABINET FOR WASHING MACHINE AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE WASHING MACHINE

CABINET FOR WASHING MACHINE AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE WASHING MACHINE

CABINET FOR WASHING MACHINE AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE WASHING MACHINE

CABINET FOR WASHING MACHINE AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE WASHING MACHINE

WASHING APPLIANCE

Lock nut and wrench for leg assembly of home appliance

Cabinet for home appliance

Drum for washer and dryer

Laundry device

Top cover for electric household appliances and production method thereof

Under-counter mounting system for a dishwasher, and associated method

Laundry machine

Household appliance with adjustable pedestal

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.

Method and device for display use of washing machine

Support structure of a rotary drum laundry treating appliance and rotary drum laundry treating appliance including said support structure

A support structure (110) is disclosed of a rotary drum laundry treating appliance, such as a washing machine, a washing-drying machine or a laundry drier (100). This support structure (110) comprises a base portion (111), a front wall (112) connected to the base portion (111), a rear wall (113) connected to the base portion (111), at least two beam elements (120, 130, 140) independently mounted on the front wall (112) and the rear wall (113) for structurally connecting such walls together at an upper region of the support structure (110). According to the invention, one of said beam elements (120, 130) comprises a reinforced portion of an upper hopper (114) of the rotary drum laundry treating appliance (100). Thus, the manufacturing of the appliance (100) is made simpler as well as disposal, and a more extensive use of recycled material can be achieved; also, the weight of the appliance (100) can be reduced.

Noise reduction device for appliances, especially household appliances, and appliance using the device

The present invention relates a noise reduction device (1) for an appliance (50), in particular a household appliance, comprising a base portion (2) for connection to the appliance and comprising two at least partially flexible elements (3, 4) positioned side by side and extending from the base portion (2).

Laundry treating apparatus

A laundry treating apparatus comprises a cabinet; a drawer provided to be ejected from the cabinet; a tub provided inside the drawer, providing a space where water is stored; a drum rotatably provided inside the tub, providing a space where laundry is stored; an inlet provided in the tub, inserting laundry into the drum; and a support unit provided between the tub and drum to prevent one surface of the tub having the inlet from being bent toward the drum and ejected to the outside of the tub through the inlet ...

TOP LOADING LAUNDRY APPLIANCE

A laundry appliance such as a washing machine (2, 300) or a clothes drier (200) where user access to the clothes containing vessel (1, 201, 301) is facilitated by supporting the vessel in a structure (105, 205, 305) which may be tilted or slid out of the front of the appliance cabinet. When the structure is withdrawn from the cabinet the vessel hatch (35) is accessed substantially from the top. The vessel is preferably mounted with its axis horizontal and oriented in a side to side or "east-west" direction. The appliance motor (44/45, 210) control system sets the rotational position of the clothes vessel (1, 201, 301) so that when the structure (105, 205, 305) is withdrawn from the cabinet the hatchway is upper most. The hatch (35) is slid back to allow access to the vessel interior as part of the rotational positioning process.

TOP LOADING WASHING MACHINE

A laundry washing machine has a cabinet 2 and a drum 1 suspended within the cabinet for rotation about a horizontal axis. The drum 1 includes a pair of drum ends with a pair of vanes 110, 111 extending between the drum ends 11, 12 rigidly connecting the drum ends together. The drum 1 has a substantially cylindrical perforated skin 22 having a main section 34 and a hatch section 35. The main section 34 and hatch section 35 connect along the edges to form the complete drum skin. In an opening operation the drum 1 is opened by disconnecting the edges of the main section 34 and hatch section 35 of the drum skin 22, retaining the hatch section 35 in a fixed position relative to the cabinet 2 and rotating the drum 1 such that the main section 34 of the drum skin 22 moves apart from the hatch section 35 to provide an opening into the drum. The opening is provided in conjunction with an opening into the cabinet, normally closed by a lockable lid 4. The cabinet 2 may comprise a rectangular folded ...

FRONT PANEL FOR LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

A laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet (110), a drum (150) rotatably disposed in the cabinet (110) configured to hold laundry therein, a front panel (120) including a door opening (130) to load the laundry in the drum (150), and at least one panel opening (140) configured to receive a control panel (170) therein. The front panel (120) which is formed by a stainless steel construction has a continuous front surface (125), and a plurality of side surfaces (126, 127) that extend continuously from the front surface (125) at an angle relative to the front surface (125). The front panel (120) is formed with at least one seamless corner where the front surface (125) and two of the plurality of side surfaces (126, 127) meet.

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A FRONT COVER FOR A LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

The method of manufacturing a front cover (100) for a laundry treating ap paratus includes a drawing step to mold a front surface (125) and side surfa ces (126, 127) of the front cover (100) by drawing a stainless steel plate, a spring back reducing step to reduce the spring back of the drawn stainless steel plate, and a cutting step to cut the front cover from this stainless steel plate.

RETRACTABLE SELF-LEVELING SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR AUTOMATIC WASHER

RETRACTABLE SELF-LEVELING SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR AUTOMATIC WASHER . A retractable self-leveling assembly for supporting a laundry appliance such as an automatic washer is connected at a rear base portion of the appliance. The assembly has two spaced apart upwardly and outwardly angled slots therein for slidably receiving pins which connect supporting feet to opposite ends of an adjustable tension bar generally at right angles thereto. In a deployed position, the feet extend below the laundry appliance and the weight of the appliance on the feet and tension bar combination causes the pins to slide . in the slots to automatically position the feet to compensate for any unevenness in the surface on which the appliance rests. The tension bar may be manually extended to retract the feet into the appliance cabinet during storage or transport of the appliance .

REMOVABLE CABINET FOR FRONT-SERVICEABLE APPLIANCES AND METHOD OF ATTACHING SAME

RETAINING CLIP FOR REMOVABLE CABINET FOR FRONT-SERVICEABLE APPLIANCES In a front-serviceable appliance having a base frame supporting internal components, the base frame having a front member and side members and a rear panel attached thereto, a removable cabinet has a front bottom flange overlapping and extending beneath the front base frame member, and receptacles for receiving upwardly extending tabs from the side members to position the cabinet with respect to the base. The cabinet is held in position on the base by a pair of spring clips engaging the rear panel and each having a portion abutting a top of the cabinet and curved portions extending into the cabinet through aligned slots in the top thereof to maintain a spring tension. The cabinet is thus retained without the use of screws and its removal does not impair the functional operation of the internal components.

APPARATUS AND CONTROL FOR TILT-OUT WASHER

A top loading clothes washer adapted for installation under a fixed or stationary upper structure such as a stacked dryer or countertop wherein the washer is pivotable to a forward tilt-out position providing access to its top. The bottom front of the washer is truncated and the pivot axis which is defined by a stable base is behind the truncation and in front of the center of gravity of the washer. A latch is provided to lock the washer in its upright washing position. The latch is releasable by an operator actuated control provided the water level in the tub is below a predetermined level. Accordingly, forward tilting of a full tub is prevented. Also, the operator actuable control energizes a mechanism which assists in the forward tilting of the washer thereby reducing the pull force required of the operator. More specifically, a biased hinge creates a backward torsion on the washer to provide increased stability during a spin cycle and the mechansim functions to counteract the torsion ...

HOSE CONNECTOR FOR WASHER

DISHWASHER WITH ACCESSIBLE CONTROL UNIT, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

A dishwasher is provided, comprising a base portion (140) _ adapted to support a tub portion (120). A control unit (160) is configured to be in communication with at least one dishwasher operational component and with at least one control switch device remotely disposed with respect to the base portion. The control unit is responsive to the at least one control switch device to control the at least one dishwasher operational component. The control unit is disposed about the base portion and is selectively accessible from a forward side thereof. An associated method of forming the dishwasher is also provided.

INTEGRATED TUB AND CABINET STRUCTURE

A laundry appliance cabinet includes a first panel member of integral construction and at least one additional panel member joined to the first panel member to form a plurality of exterior cabinet walls and a tub within those exterior walls.

APPLIANCE BACKSPLASH ASSEMBLY

An appliance backsplash assembly includes an appliance housing with a top member. A control housing assembly includes a rear wall and a pair of end caps mounted adjacent the rear portion of the top member. The control housing also includes a control panel assembly with a mounting plate and a cover. The mounting plate has tabs spaced across its bottom edge with slots therein. The cover includes tabs spaced apart across its bottom edge and received in the slots in the mounting plate tabs. The mounting plate tabs are received slots in the rear portion of the top member so that the mounting plate can be pivoted to a position exposing one of its faces. Controls are mounted to the mounting plate through that face to be removable when that face is exposed.

TOP COVER FASTENER

A fastener is provided for securing the top cover to the cabinet of a laundry appliance. The fastener doubles as a handle. The fastener includes a first fastener member mounted to the top cover and a second fastener member extending through an opening in the cabinet and being secured to the first fastener member. A recessed portion in the second fastener member defines a hand grip for facilitating movement of the appliance.

MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR STACKED APPLIANCES

A stacked appliance assembly includes a lower unit, such as clothes washing machine, and an upper unit, such as clothes dryer. A support member is secured on top of the lower unit within the perimeter thereof. A base member is secured to the bottom of the upper unit within the perimeter thereof. The base member of the upper unit is adapted to slide upon the support member of the lower unit and to be secured thereto without the use of external mounting brackets. The support member and base member mounting arrangement provides automatic self-centered aligning of the upper unit on the lower unit. A plurality of tabs on the support member of the lower unit are received within slots on the base member of the upper unit so as to interlock the units together.

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

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.

Appliance Door Prop Mechanism

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

Laundry treating apparatus

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

Household Appliance for Wall Mounting

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.

Drum-type washing machine

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.

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

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.

Washing machine

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.

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

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 ...

Loading Device for a Washing Machine

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

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDESTAL

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 () ...

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARAUS

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 ...

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

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 ...

Washing machine having ball balancers

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.

Bulk dispense semi-manual cleaning system for an appliance

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.

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

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 ...

Leveling assembly for an appliance

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.

Washing machine having upper cover

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

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

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 ...

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

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- ...

WASHER/DRYER COMPRISING A LOCK

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

Laundry treating apparatus

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.

Loading device for a laundry machine

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.

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

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

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

A laundry treatment apparatus 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 ...

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

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

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

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 ...

Laundry Drying Machine

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 ...

WASHING MACHINE

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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).

WASHING MACHINE

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 ...

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

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 ...

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

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 ...

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

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 ...

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE HAVING A BULK DISPENSING ASSEMBLY

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 ...

DEVICE FOR RINSING A CONTAINER OR OTHER KITCHEN UTENSIL

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 ...

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

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 ...

Washing machine and method of manufacturing the same

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.

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

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 ...

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet and a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet. An accommodation unit is disposed in the drawer and defines a space configured to receive washing water. A water supply channel is connected to a water supply source and is configured to supply washing water to the accommodation unit. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a body along which a water supply channel is provided, the body being rotatably provided at the cabinet. A body guider is provided at the cabinet and is configured to guide a rotational movement of the body. 1. A laundry treatment apparatus comprising:a cabinet;a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet;an accommodation unit disposed in the drawer and defining a space configured to receive water;a body provided at the cabinet and configured to be rotatable to a direction where the drawer moves to; anda water discharge channel configured to guide water in the accommodation unit to the outside of the cabinet, wherein the water discharge channel is formed inside the body or configured to be supported by the body.2. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein one end of the body is rotatably coupled to one of a rear surface of the cabinet claim 1 , a side surface of the cabinet claim 1 , and an upper surface of the cabinet.3. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the body is located in a space between an upper surface of the drawer and the upper surface of the cabinet.4. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the water discharge channel is formed as an internal channel inside the body.5. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the water discharge channel comprises:a body channel formed as an internal channel inside the body and configured to provide a passage for water;a first water discharge pipe connected between the body channel and the accommodation unit; anda second water discharge pipe configured to guide ...

Laundry treatment apparatus

A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet and a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet. An accommodation unit is disposed in the drawer and defines a space configured to receive washing water. A water supply channel is connected to a water supply source and is configured to supply washing water to the accommodation unit. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a body along which a water supply channel is provided, the body being rotatably provided at the cabinet. A body guider is provided at the cabinet and is configured to guide a rotational movement of the body.

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

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 water supply channel connecting a water supply source and the accommodation unit;a water discharge channel configured to discharge water in the accommodation unit to the outside of the cabinet; anda communication channel configured to provide communication between the water supply channel and the water discharge channel.2. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the communication channel is a pipe that connects the water supply channel and the water discharge channel directly.3. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a guider that comprises:a first body rotatably coupled to the cabinet, anda second body having one end rotatably connected to the drawer and the other end rotatably connected to the first body,wherein at least one of the water supply channel or the water discharge channel is configured to be supported by the guider or formed inside the guider.4. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the first body and the second body are configured to be parallel to a width direction of the cabinet.5. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the ...

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet and a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet. An accommodation unit is disposed in the drawer and defines a space configured to receive washing water. A water supply channel is connected to a water supply source and is configured to supply washing water to the accommodation unit. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a body along which a water supply channel is provided, the body being rotatably provided at the cabinet. A body guider is provided at the cabinet and is configured to guide a rotational movement of the body. 1. A laundry treatment apparatus comprising:a cabinet;a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet;an accommodation unit disposed in the drawer and defining a space configured to receive water;a body provided at the cabinet and configured to be rotatable to a direction where the drawer moves to; anda water supply channel connected to a water supply source and configured to supply water to the accommodation unit, wherein the water supply channel is formed inside the body or configured to be supported by the body.2. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein one end of the body is rotatably coupled to one of a rear surface of the cabinet claim 1 , a side surface of the cabinet claim 1 , and an upper surface of the cabinet.3. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the body is located in a space between an upper surface of the drawer and the upper surface of the cabinet.4. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the water supply channel is formed as an internal channel inside the body.5. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the water supply channel comprises:a first supply channel formed inside the body to provide a passage for water;a connecting pipe connected between the first supply channel and the water supply source; anda water supply pipe connected between the first supply channel and the ...

CLOTHES TREATMENT APPARATUS HAVING A HEAT PUMP MODULE

Provided is a garment processing apparatus for compactly optimizing the arrangement space of a heat pump system. A heat pump module is modularized by integrally mounting a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator in an integrated housing and is disposed at an upper portion of a tub. 1. A garment processing apparatus comprising:a cabinet;a tub provided inside the cabinet;a drum rotatably provided in the tub and providing a reception space for washing and drying laundry; anda heat pump module configured to circulate a refrigerant to a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, and an evaporator and re-circulate air discharged from the drum to the drum through the evaporator and the condenser,wherein the heat pump module integrates the evaporator, the condenser, and the compressor in an integrated housing; andthe integrated housing includes:a heat exchange duct part that houses the evaporator and the condenser and connected to the tub to form a circulation flow passage for air; anda compressor base part which is integrally formed with a rear side surface of the heat exchange duct part and provided to support the compressor.2. The garment processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the integrated housing is mounted at an upper part of the tub.3. The garment processing apparatus of claim 2 , wherein a suction port of the heat exchange duct part is provided left of a center line of the tub at a left rear portion of the cabinet and a discharge port of the heat exchange duct part is provided right of the center line of the tub at a right front portion of the cabinet.4. The garment processing apparatus of claim 3 , wherein a fan duct part is fastened to a side surface of the discharge port of the heat exchange duct part claim 3 , and wherein a suction fan is provided inside the fan duct part to suction air discharged from the tub.5. The garment processing apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the suction fan is disposed between a side cover that form a right side surface of the ...

UNIVERSAL PEDESTAL FOR A LAUNDRY APPLIANCE

A laundry appliance system includes a universal pedestal configured for receiving a raising a washing machine appliance or a dryer. Specifically, the pedestal includes a top side defining a first set of receiving pockets configured for receiving a set of washer leveling legs, and an opposite bottom side defining a second set of receiving pockets configured for receiving a set of dryer leveling legs. Riser leveling legs may be mounted to either side of the pedestal using identical mounting brackets. 1. A riser assembly for receiving a washing machine or a dryer , the riser assembly comprising:a pedestal having a top side defining a first set of receiving pockets configured for receiving a set of washer leveling legs and an opposite bottom side defining a second set of receiving pockets configured for receiving a set of dryer leveling legs.2. The riser assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first set of receiving pockets have a different size or shape than the second set of receiving pockets.3. The riser assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of riser leveling legs mountable to both the top side and the bottom side of the pedestal.4. The riser assembly of claim 3 , further comprising:a plurality of riser brackets mountable to the top side and the bottom side of the pedestal, wherein the plurality of riser brackets are configured for receiving the plurality of riser leveling legs.5. The riser assembly of claim 4 , wherein each of the plurality of riser leveling legs comprises a leveling foot mounted to a distal end of a threaded shaft and each of the plurality of riser brackets defines a threaded aperture for receiving the threaded shaft of one of the plurality of riser leveling legs.6. The riser assembly of claim 5 , wherein the each of the plurality of riser leveling legs is mounted over either the first set of receiving pockets or the second set of receiving pockets such that the threaded shaft may recess therein.7. The riser assembly of claim 4 , wherein ...

Laundry Appliance

Laundry appliance (), for example laundry washing machine, laundry dryer or laundry washer dryer, comprising a) a cabinet () with a housing () having at least one front face (A, B) and at least one front panel (), b) at least one fixing device () for fixing said front panel () to the housing () by applying a fixing force in a fixing direction (FD), c) at least one pulling device (A, B) for exerting a pulling force (F) in a pulling direction (PD) onto the front panel () pulling the front panel () against at least one front face (A, B) of the housing (A, B), d) wherein the fixing direction (FD) of the fixing force is different to the pulling direction (PD)of the pulling force (F), and e) wherein the fixing device (A, ) is coupled to the pulling device () in such a way that the fixing force generates the pulling force (F) or is partly transformed into the pulling force (F). 11. Laundry appliance () , for example laundry washing machine , laundry dryer or laundry washer dryer , comprising{'b': 2', '10', '112', '112', '12, 'a) a cabinet () with a housing () having at least one front face (A, B) and at least one front panel (),'}{'b': 38', '22', '131', '12', '10, 'b) at least one fixing device (, , ) for fixing said front panel () to the housing () by applying a fixing force in a fixing direction (FD),'}{'b': 20', '30', '12', '12', '12', '12', '112', '112', '10', '10', '10, 'c) at least one pulling device (, , A, B) for exerting a pulling force (F) in a pulling direction (PD) onto the front panel () pulling the front panel () against at least one front face (A, B) of the housing (, A, B),'}d) wherein the fixing direction (FD) of the fixing force is different to the pulling direction (PD) of the pulling force (F), and{'b': 38', '131', '30, 'e) wherein the fixing device (A, ) is coupled to the pulling device () in such a way that the fixing force generates the pulling force (F) or is partly transformed into the pulling force (F).'}2381311222101010. A laundry appliance ...

SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A PLURALITY OF APPARATUSES OF A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE

A control system includes a motor, first and second movable members, which can be rotated by the motor and which are adapted to interact with a first and a second controlled apparatus, respectively, and a transmission mechanism configured for controlling the movable members. The motor is bidirectional and is configured for selectively rotating, through the transmission mechanism, the first and second movable members, respectively, when the motor turns in a first direction and a second direction of rotation, respectively, opposite to each other. The transmission mechanism includes a first and a second unidirectional clutch selectively cooperating with the motor. 1. A system for controlling a pair of controlled apparatus in a household appliance; said system comprising:a motor;a first movable member and a second movable member, which can be rotated by said motor, and which are adapted to interact with a first controlled apparatus and a second controlled apparatus, respectively, anda transmission mechanism, configured for controlling said movable members;wherein said motor is bidirectional and is configured for selectively rotating, through said transmission mechanism, said first and second movable members, respectively, when said motor turns in a first direction and a second direction of rotation, respectively, opposite to each other; said transmission mechanism comprising a first unidirectional clutch and a second unidirectional clutch selectively cooperating with said motor.2. A system according to claim 1 , wherein said first and second unidirectional clutches rotate said first and second movable members claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , when said motor turns in said first and second directions of rotation claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , and disengage said motor from said first and second movable members claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , when said motor turns in said second and first directions of rotation claim 1 , respectively.3. A system according to claim 1 , ...

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

A laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet including a first front panel arranged on a front side and a second front panel arranged on the first front panel and operated by a user, a tub disposed inside the cabinet, a drum rotatably disposed inside the tub to provide a space to store laundry, and a panel cover arranged on a front side of the second front panel to protect the second front panel. The panel cover surrounds the front and side surfaces of the second front panel together. 1. A laundry treating apparatus comprising:a cabinet comprising a first front panel and a second front panel that are arranged at a front side of the cabinet;a tub disposed inside the cabinet;a drum rotatably disposed inside the tub and configured to receive laundry; anda panel cover disposed at a front side of the second front panel, a control panel comprising a control part configured to be operated by a user, and', 'a drawer panel arranged in parallel to the control panel, the drawer panel comprising a detergent storage disposed at a rear side of the drawer panel and configured to store detergent, and, 'wherein the second front panel comprises a first cover that covers a front surface of the control panel and a lateral side surface of the control panel, and', 'a second cover that is arranged in parallel to the first cover and covers a front surface of the drawer panel and a lateral side surface of the drawer panel., 'wherein the panel cover comprises2. The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the control panel further comprises a first upper end protrusion that is disposed at an upper portion of the control panel and that protrudes outward relative to the front surface of the control panel or the lateral side surface of the control panel claim 1 , andwherein the first upper end protrusion covers at least a portion of a top surface of the first cover.3. The laundry treating apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the drawer panel comprises a second upper end protrusion that is ...

CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS

The present invention relates to a clothes treating apparatus comprising: a housing; a tub which is provided in the housing and stores water; a drum which is provided in the tub and stores laundry; a driving unit which is provided on the external bottom surface of the tub and rotates the drum; a heater which heats the water stored in the tub; and a receiving part which is downwardly recessed from the bottom surface of the tub so that the heater is received therein, and which has one portion thereof protruding from the outer circumference to the radial direction of the bottom surface of the tub. 1. A laundry treatment apparatus comprising:a housing;a tub located in the housing and configured to receive water;a drum located in the and configured to receive laundry;a driving unit located at an outside of a bottom surface of the tub and configured to rotate the drum;a heater configured to heat water received in the tub; andan accommodation unit that is located at the bottom surface of the tub, that defines a recess at the bottom surface of the tub, and that is configured to receive the heater in the recess,wherein at least a portion of the accommodation unit protrudes from an outer circumference of the bottom surface of the tub in a radial direction of the bottom surface of the tub.2. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the accommodation unit includes a first side surface that extends from a first point at the outer circumference of the bottom surface of the tub in a first tangential direction of the outer circumference of the bottom surface.3. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the accommodation unit further includes a corner that is located at an intersection between a first tangential plane that extends from the first point in the first tangential direction and a second tangential plane that extends from a second point of the outer circumference of the bottom surface in a second tangential direction that ...

WALL-MOUNTED DRUM-TYPE WASHING MACHINE

A wall-mounted drum-type washing machine includes a rear panel mounted on a wall surface; a tub containing wash water, supported by the rear panel; a front panel having an opening formed therein and installed on the tub; a control unit installed in the front panel; and a bypass unit bypassing wash water away from the control unit. 1. A wall-mounted drum-type washing machine comprising:a rear panel mounted on a wall surface;a tub containing wash water, supported by the rear panel;a front panel on the tub, the front panel having an opening therein;a control unit on the front panel; anda bypass unit bypassing wash water away from the control unit.2. The wall-mounted drum-type washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the bypass unit comprises a bypass rib between the control unit and the opening.3. The wall-mounted drum-type washing machine of claim 2 , wherein the bypass rib is horizontally elongated claim 2 , and opposed ends of the bypass rib form a downward curved surface.4. The wall-mounted drum-type washing machine of claim 2 , further comprising a heater inside the bypass rib to heat wash water.5. The wall-mounted drum-type washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the top of the rear panel is connected to a water supply device claim 1 , and the rear panel comprises a drain unit to prevent wash water leaking from the water supply device from flowing toward the control block.6. The wall-mounted drum-type washing machine of claim 5 , wherein the drain unit comprises:a blocking rib extending from the tub;a drain hole in the rear panel facing the blocking rib; anda guide rib guiding wash water from the drain hole toward a circumference of the rear panel.7. The wall-mounted drum-type washing machine of claim 6 , wherein the guide rib has a ring shape on the rear surface of the rear panel claim 6 , and the drain hole is outside the guide rib and through the front surface and the rear surface of the rear panel.8. The wall-mounted drum washing machine of claim 2 , wherein opposed ...

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

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. (canceled)2. A method of manufacturing a rotor having a hub for connecting the rotor to a shaft , a perimeter portion for interacting with a motor stator to cause the rotor to rotate about an axis of rotation , and a frame between the hub and the perimeter portion , the method comprising the steps of:stamping the frame from a sheet of metal to form legs, each leg extending outwardly towards the perimeter portion from an inner end,bending a first plurality of legs or a second plurality of legs or both from the frame so that the inner ends of the first plurality of legs are axially spaced from the inner ends of the second plurality of legs, andattaching the hub to the inner ends of the legs.3. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the attaching step comprises:placing the inner ends of the legs in a mould cavity,injecting a plastics material into the cavity to overmould the inner ends of the legs together at the hub, andreleasing the frame from the mould, the hub being formed at least from the plastics material.4. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the attaching step comprises:placing the inner ends of the legs and a reinforcing member for coupling the rotor to the shaft into a mould cavity,injecting plastics material into the cavity to overmould the inner ends of the legs and the reinforcing member together at the hub, andreleasing the frame and the reinforcing member from the mould, the reinforcing member and plastics ...

LAUNDRY SYSTEM FOR WASHING MULTIPLE LOADS OF FABRIC ITEMS

A laundry system performs a washing function to wash multiple load of fabric items. The system can include a first wash chamber for washing a first clothes load, a drawer below the first wash chamber, a tub supported by the drawer, and a wash basket rotatably mounted within the tub and defining a second wash chamber, which has a low capacity relative to a capacity of the first wash chamber. The laundry system is capable of performing a washing operation in the second wash chamber independently of a washing operation performed in the first wash chamber. 1. A laundry system comprising:a first wash chamber for washing a first clothes load; and a drawer capable of forward extension relative to the first wash chamber;', 'a tub supported by the drawer; and', 'a wash basket rotatably mounted within the tub and defining a second wash chamber;', 'wherein the second wash chamber has a low capacity relative to a capacity of the first wash chamber; and', 'wherein the washing unit is capable of performing a washing operation independently of a washing operation performed in the first wash chamber., 'a washing unit below the first wash chamber for washing a second clothes load, the washing unit comprising2. The laundry system of and further comprising a control panel for the washing unit separate from a control panel for the first wash chamber to enable a user to select a wash cycle from among a plurality of wash cycles claim 1 , wherein the control panel is capable of:receiving input from the user regarding operational modes for the washing unit; andcommunicating output related to an operational status of the washing unit to the user.3. The laundry system of claim 1 , wherein the drawer is movable relative to the first wash chamber between a closed position claim 1 , in which the second wash chamber is inaccessible to a user claim 1 , and an open position claim 1 , in which the drawer is extended forwardly of the first wash chamber and the second wash chamber is accessible to ...

LAUNDRY SYSTEM FOR WASHING MULTIPLE LOADS OF FABRIC ITEMS

A laundry system performs a washing function to wash multiple load of fabric items. The system can include a first wash chamber for washing a first clothes load, a tub, and a wash basket rotatably mounted within the tub and defining a second wash chamber, which has a low capacity relative to a capacity of the first wash chamber. The laundry system is capable of performing a washing operation in the second wash chamber independently of a washing operation performed in the first wash chamber. 1. A laundry system comprising:a first wash chamber for washing a first clothes load; and a tub; and', 'a wash basket rotatably mounted within the tub and defining a second wash chamber;', 'wherein the second wash chamber has a low capacity relative to a capacity of the first wash chamber; and', 'wherein the washing unit is capable of performing a washing operation independently of a washing operation performed in the second wash chamber., 'a washing unit vertically above or below the first wash chamber for washing a second clothes load, the washing unit comprising2. The laundry system of and further comprising at least one control panel to enable a user to select a wash cycle from among a plurality of wash cycles for the washing unit and a wash cycle from among a plurality of wash cycles for the first wash chamber.3. The laundry system of claim 1 , wherein the washing unit is a stand-alone unit.4. The laundry system of claim 1 , wherein the washing unit is a stand-alone modular unit that does not require physical connection to a laundry appliance for operation.5. The laundry system of claim 1 , wherein the first wash chamber is part of a laundry appliance claim 1 , and the washing unit is coupled to the laundry appliance as a requirement for operation of the washing unit.6. The laundry system of claim 1 , wherein the washing unit comprises a detergent dispenser.7. The laundry system of claim 1 , wherein the washing unit is adapted for gentle washing of fabric items.8. The ...

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

A laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet including a first front panel arranged on a front side and a second front panel arranged on the first front panel and operated by a user, a tub disposed inside the cabinet, a drum rotatably disposed inside the tub to provide a space to store laundry, and a panel cover arranged on a front side of the second front panel to protect the second front panel. The panel cover includes a water penetration prevention rib formed on a top surface thereof to prevent water from penetrating into the control part from an outside. 1. A laundry treating apparatus comprising:a cabinet comprising a first front panel and a second front panel that are arranged at a front side of the cabinet;a tub disposed inside the cabinet;a drum rotatably disposed inside the tub and configured to receive laundry; anda panel cover disposed at a front side of the second front panel, the panel cover comprising a water penetration prevention rib disposed at an upper portion of the panel cover and configured to block water entering from an outside of the cabinet,wherein the second front panel comprises an upper end protrusion that protrudes forward and covers a part of the upper portion of the panel cover, andwherein at least a part of an upper portion of the water penetration prevention rib extends to an inside of the upper end protrusion of the second front panel.2. The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second front panel comprises a control panel claim 1 ,wherein the panel cover comprises a first cover that covers the control panel, andwherein the water penetration prevention rib is located at a top surface of the first cover.3. The laundry treating apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the control panel has a front surface that faces the first cover and a side surface that extends rearward from a side end of the front surface of the control panel claim 2 ,{'claim-text': ['a first cover front surface that covers the front surface of the control ...

FLOW PATH SWITCHER AND LIQUID DETERGENT DELIVERY DEVICE

Disclosed herein is a flow path switcher, comprising a valve core, a shell and a base. The shell comprises a valve seat A, a valve seat B, a channel of valve seat A, a channel of valve seat B, an outlet and an inlet. The base comprises a valve seat C, the valve seat A and the valve seat B are located on one side of the valve core and the valve seat C is located on the other side of the valve core. Also a liquid detergent delivery device with the flow path switcher is disclosed, comprising a main channel, a piston, a one-way valve D, a one-way valve E, a detergent box A and a Venturi negative pressure generator. The flow path switcher is connected between the entrance of the Venturi negative pressure generator and the exit of the main channel, the inlet of the flow path switcher and the outlet of the flow path switcher are connected to the exit of the main channel and the entrance of the Venturi negative pressure generator, respectively, the channel of valve seat B is connected to the exit of the one-way valve D, the exit of the one-way valve D is connected to the entrance of the piston, the entrance of the one-way valve D is connected to the detergent box A, the exit of the piston is connected to the entrance of the one-way valve E, and the exit of the one-way valve E is connected to the negative pressure port of the Venturi negative pressure generator. The present invention is used for delivery of detergents of washing machines. 1. A flow path switcher , wherein the flow path switcher comprises a valve core , a shell and a based , the shell comprises a valve chamber , a valve seat A , a valve seat B , a channel of valve seat A , a channel of valve seat B , an outlet and an inlet connected to the channel of valve seat A , the base comprises a valve seat C and an air vent , the valve seat A and the valve seat B are located on one side of the valve core and correspond to this side of the valve core , the valve seat C is located on the other side of the valve core , ...

Foot for Household Appliance, and Household Appliance

A foot for household appliance and a household appliance are provided. The foot includes: a hydraulic plate; a sheath, fixedly connected with the hydraulic plate; an adjustable foot, arranged in the sheath and capable of axially moving relative to the sheath, an accommodating chamber is formed by the hydraulic plate, the sheath and the adjustable foot; a hydraulic medium, arranged in the accommodating chamber, and the hydraulic medium is compressed or expanded depending on pressure changes to drive the adjustable foot to move axially in the sheath for leveling. At least two feet are communicated with each other to allow the hydraulic medium to flow between the feet. A liquid flowing passage for allowing the hydraulic medium to flow is arranged in the hydraulic plate. A control device for controlling the liquid flowing passage to open or close is arranged on at least one of the feet. 1. A foot for household appliance , comprising:a hydraulic plate;a sheath, fixedly connected with the hydraulic plate;an adjustable foot, arranged in the sheath and axially movable relative to the sheath, an accommodating chamber is formed by the hydraulic plate, the sheath and the adjustable foot;a hydraulic medium, arranged in the accommodating chamber, and the hydraulic medium is compressed or expanded depending on pressure changes to drive the adjustable foot to move axially in the sheath for leveling, andat least two feet for household appliance are communicated with each other to allow the hydraulic medium to flow between the feet for household appliance;a liquid flowing passage for allowing the hydraulic medium to flow is arranged in the hydraulic plate; and a control device for controlling the liquid flowing passage to be opened or closed is arranged on at least one of the feet for household appliance.2. The foot for household appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the control device is a manual control valve; the manual control valve comprises a sealing portion cooperated with ...

Lower shock-absorbing apparatus for washing machine packing

Disclosed is a lower shock-absorbing apparatus for washing machine packing that supports and protects a washing machine to prevent damage to the washing machine during transportation of the washing machine. The lower shock-absorbing apparatus includes a cap mounted at a drive shaft mounted to a washing tub to rotate the washing tub, a reinforcement guide to receive the cap, and a lower cushion disposed below the washing tub to absorb shock applied to the washing tub and to receive the reinforcement guide.

WASHING MACHINE HAVING AN IMPROVED COUPLING STRUCTURE

A washing machine including a cabinet, a tub placed within the cabinet, a wash tub located within the tub to receive laundry therein, an element receiving unit in which elements are received, the element receiving unit being coupled to one side of the cabinet, a coupling panel provided at the element receiving unit so as to be coupled to the cabinet, a receiving panel provided at the cabinet so as to receive at least a portion of the coupling panel, a first holder and a second holder formed at the coupling panel, and a first receiving hole and a second receiving hole perforated in the receiving panel to receive the first holder and the second holder respectively therein. The coupling panel is pivotally rotated after the first holder is positioned into the first receiving hole, causing the second holder to be fitted into the second receiving hole. 1. A washing machine , comprising:a cabinet;a tub placed within the cabinet;a wash tub located within the tub to receive laundry therein;an element receiving unit coupled to one side of the cabinet;a coupling panel disposed at the element receiving unit so as to be coupled to the cabinet;a receiving panel disposed at the cabinet so as to receive at least a portion of the coupling panel;a first holder and a second holder formed at the coupling panel; anda first receiving hole and a second receiving hole perforated in the receiving panel to receive the first holder and the second holder, respectively, therein,wherein the coupling panel is pivotally rotated after the first holder is positioned into the first receiving hole, thereby fitting the second holder into the second receiving hole.2. The washing machine of claim 1 , wherein each of the first receiving hole and the second receiving hole includes a first circle and a second circle claim 1 , such that the first holder and the second holder are separably fitted into the first receiving hole and the second receiving hole claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , andwherein the first ...

DISHWASHER HAVING AT LEAST TWO LUMINOUS SURFACE ELEMENTS

A dishwasher includes a washing container having a plurality of walls and enclosing a washing chamber. At least one of the walls of the washing container has at least two apertures which are covered by planar lighting elements, respectively. The apertures are separated from one another by a reinforcing member, with the planar lighting elements having a total surface area that equals at least 20% of a wall surface area of the at least one wall. 115-. (canceled)16. A dishwasher , comprising:a washing container comprising a plurality of walls and enclosing a washing chamber, at least one of the walls of the washing container having at least two apertures;planar lighting elements, one planar lighting element covering one of the apertures and another one of the lighting elements covering the other one of the apertures; anda reinforcing member separating the apertures from one another, said planar lighting elements having a total surface area that equals at least 20% of a wall surface area of the at least one wall.17. The dishwasher of claim 16 , wherein the at least one wall is a rear wall of the washing container claim 16 ,18. The dishwasher of claim 16 , wherein a one of the planar lighting elements is fixed indirectly or directly to an edge of the at least one wall claim 16 , which edge encloses the aperture and forms a fixing flange.19. The dishwasher of claim 16 , wherein the one of the planar lighting elements is fixed by an adhesive bond and/or mechanical fastening to the edge of the at least one wall.20. The dishwasher of claim 16 , wherein the planar lighting elements in total replace at least 50% of the wall surface area of the at least one wall.21. The dishwasher of claim 16 , wherein the planar lighting elements in total replace at least 75% of the wall surface area of the at least one wall.22. The dishwasher of claim 16 , wherein the planar lighting elements in total replace between 80% and 95% of the wall surface area of the at least one wall.23. dishwasher ...

Frame of Clothing Treating Device, and Clothing Treating Device

A clothing treating device comprises first and second clothing treating drums which are arranged in longitudinal order. A frame comprises a lower frame configured to place the second clothing treating drum. An upper frame is mounted on a top of the lower frame, and is configured to mount the first clothing treating drum. By setting the upper frame and lower frame independent from each other, an objective of replacing and repairing parts of the frame may be achieved. The first clothing treating drum and the second clothing treating drum are respectively mounted in corresponding parts of the frame in order to realize a modular management of the device, and a device with only the second clothing treating drum and a device with both the first and second clothing treating drums may be produced on the same production line, thereby improving modularity of the device and reducing production cost. 1. A frame of a clothing treating device , wherein the clothing treating device comprises a first clothing treating drum and a second clothing treating drum which are arranged in longitudinal order , whereinthe frame comprises a lower frame configured to place the second clothing treating drum,an upper frame extending upwards is mounted on a top of the lower frame and configured to place the first clothing treating drum.2. The frame of the clothing treating device according to claim 1 , whereinthe lower frame comprises a base placed horizontally, and the base is square,four corners of the base are provided with vertical beams extending vertically upwards, andadjacent vertical beams on a left side and adjacent vertical beams on a right side are fixedly connected respectively via a reinforcing member to enclose a frame structure for mounting the second clothing treating drum.3. The frame of the clothing treating device according to claim 2 , whereinthe upper frame comprises two upper vertical beams extending vertically upwards arranged at a left end and a right end near a front side ...

WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE WITH A BULK DISPENSE RESERVOIR HAVING AN INTEGRAL BLEACH CUP

A washing machine appliance includes an additive reservoir positioned below a top panel of the washing machine appliance for receiving large quantities of a first fluid additive, such as detergent. In addition, the additive reservoir defines an additive passageway that extends through the additive reservoir and is configured for receiving a second fluid additive, such as bleach, and directing that additive directly into a tub of the washing machine appliance. In this manner, bulk detergent and an additional additive may be added into the washing machine appliance without requiring the manufacturing and assembly of two separate parts which must be installed within the limited space under the top panel of the washing machine appliance. 1. A washing machine appliance , comprising:a cabinet having a top panel, the top panel of the cabinet defining a first opening and a second opening;a tub disposed within the cabinet below the top panel;a basket rotatably mounted within the tub; andan additive reservoir positioned below the top panel, the additive reservoir defining a reservoir inlet positioned at the first opening of the top panel and an additive passageway that extends through the additive reservoir between an inlet positioned at the second opening of the top panel and an outlet.2. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein the additive passageway is funnel-shaped.3. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein the additive passageway is integrally formed with the additive reservoir.4. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein the additive reservoir is injection molded as a single claim 1 , integral piece of plastic.5. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein the washing machine appliance comprises a trim cap positioned around the second opening on the top panel claim 1 , the cap being configured for directing fluid additive into the inlet of the additive passageway.6. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein the reservoir ...

APPLIANCE DRYING DUCT

An apparatus for removing moisture as liquid from moisture-laden air in an appliance is provided. The apparatus includes a body that defines a channel extending from a first position to a second position and a serpentine flow path between the first position and the second position that operates to redirect the moisture-laden air to remove the liquid from the moisture-laden air. The body includes an opening at the serpentine flow path that is closed when the apparatus is secured to the wall of the appliance. In operation, the body cooperates with the wall to cause the moisture-laden air entering the channel at the first position through an inlet opening in the wall to pass into the serpentine flow path to remove the liquid from the moisture-laden air before the liquid exits the channel at the second position through an outlet opening in the wall. 1. An apparatus for removing moisture as liquid from moisture-laden air in an appliance , the apparatus comprising: a channel extending from a first position to a second position,', 'wherein the channel comprises a serpentine flow path between the first position and the second position, wherein the serpentine flow path is configured to redirect the moisture-laden air to remove at least some moisture as liquid from the moisture-laden air, and', 'an opening in the body defined at least at the serpentine flow path,, 'a body comprising at least one elongate wall section, the body definingwherein the body is configured to be secured to a wall of a tub of an appliance, such that the opening in the body is configured to be at least partially closed by the wall of the tub at the serpentine flow path and the channel is configured to be at least partially bounded by the wall of the tub, andwherein in operation, the body is configured to cooperate with the wall to cause the moisture-laden air entering the channel at the first position through an inlet opening in the wall to pass into the serpentine flow path to remove the at least some ...

Washing Machine and Method of Controlling the Washing Machine

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

SPRING BEARING BEAM AND FRAME OF A LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

A frame of a laundry treatment apparatus includes a spring bearing beam, which includes a body with a strip-shape, a first connection structure is disposed on an upper side of the body, a second connection structure is disposed on a lower side of the body, and the body is fixedly connected with a reinforcing member arranged on the frame via the first connection structure and/or the second connection structure. Preferably, the first connection structure and the second connection structure are symmetrically disposed on the upper side and the lower side of the body. A left side and a right side of the spring bearing beam are used interchangeably, and in an actual assembly process, there is no need to differentiate between the left and the right positions of the spring bearing beam, and only a back side and a front side of the bearing beam need differentiation. 1. A spring bearing beam , comprising:a body with a strip-shape,a first connection structure arranged on an upper part of the body,a second connection structure arranged on a lower part of the body,wherein, the body is fixedly connected with a reinforcing member arranged on a frame of a laundry treatment apparatus via the first connection structure and/or the second connection structure.2. The spring bearing beam according to claim 1 , wherein the first connection structure comprises two connection structures respectively located at two ends of the upper part of the body claim 1 , and the second connection structure comprises two connection structures respectively located at two ends of the lower part of the body.3. The spring bearing beam according to claim 2 , wherein the two connection structures of the first connection structure on the upper part of the body and the two connection structures of the second connection structure on the lower part of the body are symmetrically disposed in up and down direction.4. The spring bearing beam according to claim 1 , wherein the first connection structure comprises ...

WASHING CONTAINER FOR A DOMESTIC DISHWASHER, DOMESTIC DISHWASHER, AND METHOD

A washing container for a household dishwasher includes a bottom plate and a U-shaped washing container jacket arranged on the bottom plate and including a side wall which is connected to the bottom plate by a folded joint. Connected to the washing container jacket is a U-shaped frame to support the washing container jacket. The frame has a support rib, which rises from the frame and is arranged within the washing container jacket and on which the folded joint is supported. The support rib has a closed support surface on which the folded joint lies. 115-. (canceled)16. A washing container for a household dishwasher , said washing container comprising:a bottom plate;a U-shaped washing container jacket arranged on the bottom plate and comprising a side wall connected to the bottom plate by a folded joint; anda U-shaped frame connected to the washing container jacket and supporting the washing container jacket, said frame having a support rib, which rises from the frame and is arranged within the washing container jacket and on which the folded joint is supported, said support rib comprising a closed support surface on which the folded joint lies.17. The washing container of claim 16 , wherein the frame is arranged at least partially inside and at least partially outside the washing container jacket.18. The washing container of claim 16 , wherein the folded joint bears over its entire surface against the support surface.19. The washing container of claim 16 , wherein the support surface is curved in an arcuate manner.20. The washing container of claim 16 , wherein the frame comprises a leakage water through-passage configured to guide leakage water from the support rib to a sealing element receiving portion of the frame.21. The washing container of claim 20 , wherein the leakage water through-passage is configured to pass through the frame.22. The washing container of claim 20 , wherein the support rib comprises a leakage water channel configured to supply the leakage ...

POT AND PAN WASHING MACHINE

A non-welded field joint for connecting two portions of a pot and pan washing machine together as a single unit is provided. 1. Components of a non welded field joint for connection of a first sink portion to a second sink portion to form a single unit , the first sink portion having a generally flat side generally adjacent to a generally flat side of the second sink portion , said components comprising:an edge located along an end of the generally flat side of the first sink portion; anda lip located along an edge of the generally flat side of the second sink portion, said lip extending in an outward direction from said edge of the second sink portion, said lip capable of surrounding said edge of the first sink portion;wherein said lip is configured to support the second sink portion with respect to the first sink portion when said lip is positioned to surround said edge.2. The non-welded field joint as claimed in further comprising an inwardly extending jog located generally near said edge of the generally flat side of one of the first or second sink portions claim 1 , and wherein said edge of the first sink portion comprises a hemmed edge.3. The non welded field joint as claimed in wherein said jog is located on the generally flat side of the first sink portion and said jog positions said hemmed edge generally inward of the generally flat side of the first sink portion.4. The non welded field joint as claimed in wherein said jog is located on the generally flat side of the second sink portion and said jog positions said lipped edge generally inward of the generally flat side of the second sink portion.5. The non-welded field joint as claimed in further comprising a sealant filling any gaps between said first and second sink portions.6. The non-welded field joint as claimed in wherein said sealant comprises silicon.7. A method of connecting a first sink portion to a second sink portion to form a single unit claim 5 , the first sink portion having a generally flat ...

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE

A laundry treating appliance for treating a load of laundry according to an automatic cycle of operation includes a cabinet having at least one panel and a vessel, such as a tub or drum, suspended within the cabinet. An embossed pattern is provided on the at least one panel of the cabinet. 1. A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry according to an automatic cycle of operation comprising:a cabinet defining an interior and having at least one panel having a peripheral edge extending around a top, bottom, and sides of the panel and defining a first plane of the panel;a vessel suspended within the interior; and a plain surrounded by the peripheral edge of the panel, wherein the plain lies in a second plane of the panel that is parallel to and outward from the first plane; and', 'a center formation surrounded by the plain and comprising a vertically-extending washout formation, wherein the washout formation extends in a vertical direction along the at least one panel and curves outwardly., 'an embossed pattern provided on the at least one panel, the embossed pattern comprising2. The laundry treating appliance from claim 1 , wherein the washout formation curves along a horizontal direction that is transverse to the vertical direction along which the washout formation extends.3. The laundry treating appliance from claim 2 , wherein the vertically-extending washout formation extends from a top of the center formation to the bottom of the center formation.4. The laundry treating appliance from claim 3 , wherein the washout formation brings the center formation from the first plane to the second plane in an area along a middle of the at least one panel.5. The laundry treating appliance from claim 1 , wherein the vertically-extending washout formation extends from a top of the center formation to the bottom of the center formation.6. The laundry treating appliance from claim 1 , wherein the washout formation brings the center formation from the first plane to the ...

Drawer and clothes treating machine including the same

A drawer of a clothes treating machine includes a drawer frame that extends in a lengthwise direction and defines an inner space, and a storage unit disposed in the inner space of the drawer frame and configured to accommodate a clothes treatment agent therein. The drawer frame includes a housing accommodation part that defines a space separated from the inner space, a clothes treatment agent housing that is configured to be inserted into the housing accommodation part, and a protruding portion that separates the housing accommodation part and the clothes treatment agent housing from each other.

DRAWER AND CLOTHES TREATING MACHINE INCLUDING THE SAME

A support member and a clothes treating machine having the same are described. A support member supports a dispenser assembly, in which a drawer is inserted, from a rear side. The support member is inserted through a rear surface of a housing. A support hollow portion is formed in one side of the support member facing the dispenser assembly. A rear protrusion of the dispenser assembly is inserted into the support hollow portion. With the configuration, a rear side of the dispenser assembly is supported by the support member. Therefore, the dispenser assembly can be stably supported. Also, a support rib portion extends from an outer circumference of the support member in a lengthwise direction. Accordingly, rigidity of the support member in the lengthwise direction can be reinforced. Therefore, the support rib portion can stably support the dispenser assembly. 1. A support member for a dispenser assembly of a clothes treating machine , the support member comprising:a support body portion that extends in a lengthwise direction; anda support head portion located at a first end portion of the support body portion in the lengthwise direction,wherein the support body portion defines a support hollow portion that is recessed from a second end portion of the support body portion, that extends toward the first end portion of the support body portion by a predetermined distance in the lengthwise direction, and that is configured to receive a rear protrusion of the dispenser assembly.2. The support member of claim 1 , wherein the support body portion comprises:a first body part that extends from the second end portion in the lengthwise direction by the predetermined distance; anda second body part that extends from the first body part to the support head portion.3. The support member of claim 2 , wherein the second body part defines a support space recessed from an outer circumference of the second body part.4. The support member of claim 3 , wherein the second body part ...

DRAWER AND CLOTHES TREATING MACHINE INCLUDING THE SAME

A drawer of a clothes treating machine includes a drawer frame that extends in a lengthwise direction and is configured to be inserted into and drawn out form a housing of the clothes treating machine, and a storage container that is configured to be inserted into the drawer frame and to accommodate a clothes treatment agent therein. The storage container includes a check valve that protrudes from a first side of the storage container and is configured to selectively allow the clothes treatment agent to be discharged from the storage container. The drawer frame includes a rear end portion configured to accommodate at least a portion of the check valve therein, and a partition member disposed at the rear end portion and configured to restrict movement of the check valve in an up and down direction. 1. A drawer of a clothes treating machine , the drawer comprising:a drawer frame that extends in a lengthwise direction and is configured to be inserted into and drawn out form a housing of the clothes treating machine; anda storage container that is configured to be inserted into the drawer frame and to accommodate a clothes treatment agent therein,wherein the storage container comprises a check valve that protrudes from a first side of the storage container, the check valve being configured to selectively allow the clothes treatment agent to be discharged from the storage container, and a rear end portion configured to accommodate at least a portion of the check valve therein, and', 'a partition member disposed at the rear end portion and configured to restrict movement of the check valve in an up and down direction., 'wherein the drawer frame comprises2. The drawer of claim 1 , wherein the rear end portion defines an opening that configured to accommodate at least the portion of the check valve claim 1 , andwherein the partition member is disposed above the opening.3. The drawer of claim 2 , wherein the partition member extends in a widthwise direction of the drawer ...

DUPLEX WASHING MACHINE WITH AUTOMATICALLY OPENABLE DRAWER

A duplex washing machine with an automatically openable drawer comprises a base, a drawer, and an automatic ejection device. The drawer is positioned in a housing of the washing machine; an opening through which the drawer is pulled and pushed to be opened and closed is formed in the housing; the automatic ejection device is arranged under the drawer and comprises a device body and a telescopic rod; an extension end of the telescopic rod is fixed with the drawer; the other end of the telescopic rod extends into the device body; the device body is fixedly connected to the base of the washing machine; and the device body drives the drawer to move into or out of the housing through the telescopic rod. According to the duplex washing machine, a user can open or close the drawer through one-click operation, such as simply pressing a button or touching. 1. A duplex washing machine with an automatically openable drawer , comprising:a base being configured to support the washing machine on a mounting plane;a drawer, being positioned in a housing of the duplex washing machine, wherein the housing is provided with an first opening through which the drawer is pulled and pushed to be opened and closed; andan automatic ejection device, being arranged below the drawer, wherein the automatic ejection device comprises a device body and a telescopic rod, an extension end of the telescopic rod is fixed with the drawer, an other end of the telescopic rod extends into the device body, the device body is fixedly connected to the base of the washing machine, and the device body drives the drawer to move into or out of the housing through the telescopic rod.2. The duplex washing machine with the automatically openable drawer according to claim 1 , wherein the drawer is arranged above the base claim 1 , a gap is reserved between the base and a bottom of the drawer claim 1 , and the gap between the base and the drawer forms a mounting cavity claim 1 , the automatic ejection device is ...

SUPPORT FRAME AND LAUNDRY PROCESSING DEVICE

A support frame and a laundry processing device are provided. The support frame includes a base, and a vertical beam extending upwards from the base. Vertical beams are provided, and at least part of the vertical beams are formed by detachably connecting at least two sub-units. 1. A support frame , comprising:a base; anda vertical beam extending upwards from the base, a plurality of vertical beams being provided, at least part of the vertical beams being formed by detachably connecting at least two sub-units.2. The support frame according to claim 1 , wherein the base is formed into a square base claim 1 , four vertical beams are provided claim 1 , and the four vertical beams are formed to extend from four corners of the square base.3. The support frame according to claim 2 , wherein two corners located at a side of a square frame are provided with a first vertical beam and a second vertical beam respectively claim 2 , and the first vertical beam and/or the second vertical beam are formed by detachably connecting at least two sub-units.4. The support frame according to claim 3 , wherein the first vertical beam is formed by detachably connecting two sub-units claim 3 ,wherein the two sub-units of the first vertical beam are a first lower vertical beam extending upwards from the square base and a first upper vertical beam extending upwards from the first lower vertical beam, and the first upper vertical beam has a lower end detachably connected to an upper end of the first lower vertical beam.5. The support frame according to claim 4 , wherein the second vertical beam is formed by detachably connecting two sub-units claim 4 ,wherein the two sub-units of the second vertical beam are a second lower vertical beam extending upwards from the square base and a second upper vertical beam extending upwards from the second lower vertical beam, and the second upper vertical beam has a lower end detachably connected to an upper end of the second lower vertical beam.6. The ...

PRETREATMENT ASSEMBLY FOR A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE

A washing machine appliance includes a pretreatment assembly positioned proximate a top panel of the washing machine appliance for spot treating articles of clothing prior to a wash cycle. The pretreatment assembly includes a detergent reservoir defining an aperture and being configured for receiving a fluid additive. A ball socket is positioned at least partially within the aperture and a roller ball applicator is rotatably mounted within the ball socket. The roller ball applicator is at least partially in contact with the fluid additive within the detergent reservoir such that a user may rub an article of clothing on the roller ball applicator to transfer fluid additive from the detergent reservoir to the article of clothing. 2. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein the ball socket is spring-loaded against a top wall of the detergent reservoir.3. (canceled)4. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein the pretreatment assembly comprises two or more ball sockets claim 1 , each of the ball sockets having a roller ball applicator rotatably mounted therein.5. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein a gap is defined between the ball socket and the roller ball applicator claim 1 , a size of the gap being selected to generate some rolling resistance between the roller ball applicator and the ball socket.6. (canceled)7. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein the roller ball applicator is a spherical ball defining a plurality of dimples.8. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein the ball socket comprises a spherical flange extending around a circumference of the roller ball applicator to retain the roller ball applicator.9. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein the ball socket is attached to a removable applicator claim 1 , the removable applicator being inserted through the aperture in the detergent reservoir for inserting the ball socket into the detergent reservoir such that the roller ball applicator ...

WASHING MACHINE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF DOOR

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

WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A washing machine includes: a case defining a receiving space and an open surface, a drawer provided in the case and configured to slide out through the open surface of the case, the drawer being configured to perform at least one of a washing operation, a rinsing operation, a spin-drying operation, or an air-drying operation for laundry, and a locking device configured to limit a sliding motion of the drawer relative to the case. The locking device includes: a holder provided on an inner wall surface of the case, a lever provided in the drawer and configured to be inserted into the holder, and an elastic member provided in a portion of the holder to which the lever is inserted and configured to come into contact with the lever in a space between the holder and the lever. 1. A washing machine comprising:a case defining a receiving space and an open surface;a drawer provided in the case and configured to slide out through the open surface of the case, the drawer being configured to perform at least one of a washing operation, a rinsing operation, a spin-drying operation, or an air-drying operation for laundry; anda locking device configured to limit a sliding motion of the drawer relative to the case, a holder provided on an inner wall surface of the case;', 'a lever provided in the drawer and configured to be inserted into the holder; and', 'an elastic member provided in a portion of the holder to which the lever is inserted and configured to come into contact with the lever in a space between the holder and the lever., 'wherein the locking device comprises2. The washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the elastic member has a plate shape and defines a through hole claim 1 , andwherein the lever is configured to be inserted into the holder through the through hole to limit the sliding motion of the drawer.3. The washing machine of claim 2 , wherein a cut portion is provided in at least a portion of the elastic member surrounding the through hole.4. The washing machine ...

Laundry treating apparatus

A laundry treating apparatus includes a main body and a washing tub. The main body and the washing tub are coupled to each other through a suspension assembly. The suspension assembly includes a support rod, an elastic member, and a damper. The support rod is formed in a rod shape, and one end of the support rod is coupled to the main body. The elastic member is arranged about the support rod to surround the support rod. The damper is supported on the elastic member, and is configured to move along the longitudinal direction of the support rod. In addition, the damper is coupled to an outer circumference of the support rod, and forms a compartment, which is an empty space surrounding the support rod. The compartment is provided with a friction member.

LAUNDRY TREATMENT MACHINE

A laundry treatment machine of the present disclosure includes a water tank in which water is stored, a first laundry tub which is rotatably provided in a water tank to accommodate first laundry and is rotated about a vertical axis, a second laundry tub which accommodates second laundry, is detachably coupled to the first laundry tub, and is rotated integrally with the first laundry tub, and a locker which is provided in the second laundry tub and fixes the second laundry tub so that the second laundry tub is not removed from the first laundry tub while the second laundry tub is rotated, in which the locker includes a locking member which is located at a first position in a state where the second laundry tub is stopped, is moved from the first position to a second position by a centrifugal force when the second laundry tub is rotated, and engages with the first laundry tub at the second position to fix the second laundry tub to the first laundry tube, and an elastic member which is elastically deformed when the locking member is located at the second position and is restored to an original shape to return the locking member to the first position when the rotation of the second laundry tub is stopped. 1. A laundry treatment machine comprising:a water tank in which water is stored;a first laundry tub which is rotatably provided in a water tank to accommodate first laundry and is rotated about a vertical axis;a second laundry tub which accommodates second laundry, is detachably coupled to the first laundry tub, and is rotated integrally with the first laundry tub; anda locker which is provided in the second laundry tub and fixes the second laundry tub so that the second laundry tub is not removed from the first laundry tub while the second laundry tub is rotated,wherein the locker includesa locking member which is located at a first position in a state where the second laundry tub is stopped, is moved from the first position to a second position by a centrifugal force ...

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

A laundry treatment apparatus including a casing having an upwardly open laundry entrance a door for opening/closing the laundry entrance, and an operation unit for receiving predetermined control instructions to control an operation of the laundry treatment apparatus, in which the operation unit is disposed on a front portion of the door and moves on the top of the casing when the door opens. 1. A laundry treatment apparatus comprising:a casing having an upwardly open laundry entrancea door for opening/closing the laundry entrance; andan operation unit for receiving predetermined control instructions to control an operation of the laundry treatment apparatus,wherein the operation unit is disposed on a front portion of the door and moves on the top of the casing when the door opens.2. The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the door includes:a lid that opens/closes the laundry entrance and on which the operation unit is disposed; anda connection link connecting the lid such that the lid rotates with respect to the casing,wherein the connection link has one end rotatably connected to the casing and the other end connected between the front and the rear of the lid.3. The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 2 , wherein when the lid turns claim 2 , the front of the lid maintains contact with the top of the casing.4. The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 2 , wherein a joint connecting the lid and the connection link moves away from the top of the casing as the door opens.5. The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a first door frame of which the front moves on the top of the casing: anda second door frame that has one end rotatably connected to the casing and the other end rotatably connected to the first door frame and turns with respect to the casing when the first door frame moves,wherein the laundry entrance is opened/closed by at least one of the first door frame and the second door frame, andthe operation unit is disposed on ...

WASHING ADDITIVE AUTOMATIC DELIVERY DEVICE AND DRUM WASHING MACHINE

The present disclosure discloses a washing additive automatic delivery device and a drum washing machine. The drum washing machine comprises a box, a container for accommodating washing additive and a mounting part for holding the container, wherein the box includes a mounting base, the mounting part is arranged on the mounting base, and the container is arranged in the mounting part in a detachable manner. In the present disclosure, the mounting part is arranged on the mounting base, to save the upper space of a washing machine and increase the capacity of the container, moreover, the container is convenient for supplement of washing additive or the container can be taken out to supplement the washing additive. 1. A washing additive automatic delivery device , comprising a container for accommodating washing additive and a mounting part for holding the container , wherein the container is arranged in the mounting part in a removable manner , and the washing additive automatic delivery device further comprises at least one group of a liquid level detection structure configured to detect liquid level in the container.2. The washing additive automatic delivery device according to claim 1 , wherein the liquid level detection structure comprises a detection part claim 1 , and a conducting part connected with a circuit claim 1 , one end of the detection part is inserted into the container in a sealed manner claim 1 , and an other end of the detection part is in contact with the conducting part to conduct the circuit when the container is placed in the mounting part claim 1 , and is separated from the conducting part to disconnect the circuit when the container is taken out from the mounting part.3. The washing additive automatic delivery device according to claim 2 , wherein the liquid level detection structure comprises two detection parts claim 2 , if washing additive in the container is in contact with both the two detection parts claim 2 , the two detection parts are ...

MODULAR LAUNDRY SYSTEM

A modular laundry system includes at least one laundry appliance and at least one laundry module below the laundry appliance. Both the laundry appliance and the laundry module have a single width. The laundry module has a height that is less than the height of the laundry appliance and performs a washing function to wash laundry. 1. A modular laundry system comprising:a laundry appliance defining a single width; anda single width horizontal module below the laundry appliance and having a wash chamber for receiving fabric items to be washed and a control panel for the selection of a wash cycle;wherein the horizontal module has a height less than the height of the laundry appliance.2. The modular laundry system according to wherein the horizontal module comprises a cabinet and the laundry appliance is supported on the cabinet.3. The modular laundry system according to wherein the cabinet comprises an open face claim 2 , and the horizontal module comprises a drawer slidably mounted to the cabinet for movement between an opened and closed position relative to the open face.4. The modular laundry system according to wherein the control panel is mounted on the drawer.5. The modular laundry system according to wherein the wash chamber is supported by the drawer.6. The modular laundry system according to wherein the horizontal module comprises a wash basket supported by the drawer and defining the wash chamber.7. The modular laundry system according to wherein the horizontal module comprises an imperforate tub supported by the drawer and the wash basket is rotatably mounted within the tub.8. The modular laundry system according to wherein the wash chamber is inaccessible in the closed position and accessible in the opened position.9. The modular laundry system according to wherein the drawer comprises an open top.10. The modular laundry system according to wherein the horizontal module comprises a detergent dispenser supported by the drawer.11. The modular laundry system ...

CLOTHES PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

A laundry treating apparatus is disclosed. The laundry treating apparatus comprises a tub provided to hold wash water; a drum rotatably provided in the tub and comprising a shaft which is perpendicular to the ground; a sub-drum detachably mounted to the drum and configured to wash laundry after being inserted in an inner circumferential surface of the drum, independent from the drum; a water supply unit configured to supply wash water; and a detergent box provided in the sub-drum to store wash detergent therein and comprising a detergent discharging unit configured to discharge the wash water supplied from the water supply unit and the detergent into the sub-drum. 1. A laundry treating apparatus configured to be disposed on a reference plane , the laundry treating apparatus comprising:a tub provided to hold wash water;a drum rotatably provided in the tub;a sub-drum detachably mounted to an inner circumferential surface of the drum, the sub-drum configured to wash laundry independent from the drum;a water supply unit configured to supply wash water; anda detergent box provided in the sub-drum and configured to store wash detergent therein, the detergent box comprising a detergent discharging unit configured to discharge wash water supplied from the water supply unit and detergent into the sub-drum.2. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the detergent box comprises a wash water inlet hole at an upper side claim 1 , andthe detergent box is configured such that wash water falling from the water supply unit is drawn into the detergent box via the wash water inlet hole.3. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the detergent discharging unit is configured to discharge detergent together with wash water claim 1 , by a siphon effect.4. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the detergent discharging unit comprises:a siphon pipe in communication with an inside of the detergent box and an inside of the sub- ...

LIFTING DEVICE AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING SAME

A lifting device and a washing machine to resolve difficulty moving a washing machine. The device includes a driving device, a connection rod, a first lever, a second lever and support legs, where the driving device is on the bottom of a washing machine body; the support legs are arranged at the bottom of the body; the driving device is connected to a first end of the first lever and to a first end of the second lever in a driving manner, by the connection rod; a second end of the first lever is connected to one of the support legs, and a pivoting end of the first lever is connected to the washing machine body; and a second end of the second lever is connected to one of the support legs, and a pivoting end of the second lever is connected to the washing machine body. 110-. (canceled)11. A lifting device , which is configured to carry a supported apparatus , the lifting device comprising: a driving device , a connecting rod , a first lever having a first length , a second lever having a second length , and a plurality of support feet;the driving device is disposed at the bottom of the supported apparatus;the support feet are vertically movably disposed at the bottom of the supported apparatus;a first end of the connecting rod is pivotally connected to the driving device, and a second end of the connecting rod is pivotally connected to a first end of the first lever and a first end of the second lever respectively;a second end of the first lever is pivotally connected to one of the support feet, and the first lever is pivotally connected to the supported apparatus between the first end and the second end thereof; anda second end of the second lever is pivotally connected to another one of the support feet, and the second lever is pivotally connected to the supported apparatus between the first end and the second end thereof.12. The lifting device according to claim 11 , further comprising a connector claim 11 , wherein a first end of the connector is fixedly connected ...

Washing machine appliance having a heat pipe therein

A washing machine appliance is provided herein. The washing machine appliance may include a cabinet, a heat-generating electronic circuit board, and a heat pipe. The cabinet may extend in a transverse direction from a front end to a rear end. The cabinet may define an interior volume therein. The cabinet may include a metal back panel positioned at the rear end and defining at least a portion of the interior volume. The heat-generating electronic circuit board may be positioned within the interior volume. The heat pipe may extend in conductive thermal communication between the heat-generating electronic circuit board and the metal back panel.

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

A laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet, a tub, a drum, a storage including a storage frame having a detergent storage space defined therein for storing detergent to be supplied to the tub therein, where the storage is retracted into or extended out of the cabinet through a detergent opening, and a fixing assembly disposed inside the cabinet to face the storage, where the fixing assembly includes a fastening elastic portion protruding toward the storage. The storage frame includes a frame outer wall for forming an outer wall of the storage frame and surrounding the detergent storage space, and a frame partition wall disposed in the storage frame to partition the detergent storage space. The frame partition wall includes a fastening protrusion protruding toward the fixing assembly, and the fastening elastic portion is pressurized and elastically deformed by the fastening protrusion during the retraction and the extension of the storage. 1. A laundry treating apparatus comprising:a cabinet that defines a detergent opening at a front surface thereof;a tub located inside the cabinet and configured to receive wash water;a drum rotatably disposed inside the tub and configured to receive laundry;a detergent storage configured to be inserted into and withdrawn from the cabinet through the detergent opening, the detergent storage comprising a storage frame that defines a detergent storage space configured to store detergent to be supplied to the tub; anda fixing assembly disposed inside the cabinet and configured to face the detergent storage, the fixing assembly comprising a fastening elastic portion that protrudes toward the detergent storage, a frame outer wall that defines an outer wall of the storage frame and surrounds the detergent storage space, and', 'a frame partition wall that is disposed in the storage frame and partitions the detergent storage space into a plurality of storage spaces, the frame partition wall comprising a fastening protrusion that ...

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

A laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet having an inlet of laundry defined therein, a tub disposed inside the cabinet and storing wash water therein, a drum rotatably disposed in the tub, wherein washing of the laundry is performed in the drum, a gasket that connects the inlet to the tub and prevents wash water stored in the tub from leaking, and a front nozzle assembly disposed on an inner circumferential surface of the gasket to spray wash water to the laundry of the drum and the inner circumferential surface of the gasket. 1. A laundry treating apparatus comprising:a cabinet having an inlet configured to receive laundry therethrough;a tub disposed in the cabinet and configured to receive wash water;a drum rotatably disposed in the tub and configured to accommodate the laundry therein;a steam generator configured to generate steam;a gasket that connects the inlet of the cabinet to the tub and is configured to block the wash water in the tub from leaking out of the tub, the gasket defining a nozzle-fastened portion that passes through a top surface of the gasket; anda front nozzle assembly disposed at an inner circumferential surface of the gasket and configured to spray the wash water to an interior of the drum and to the inner circumferential surface of the gasket,{'claim-text': ['a fastening plate that is coupled to and in contact with the inner circumferential surface of the gasket,', 'a water supply tube that extends from the fastening plate and passes through the gasket,', 'a spray nozzle cap configured to spray the wash water from the water supply tube into the drum, a first side of the inner circumferential surface of the gasket, and a second side of the inner circumferential surface of the gasket,', 'a steam supply tube that extends from the fastening plate and passes through the gasket, and', 'a steam nozzle cap configured to spray the steam from the steam supply tube into the drum.'], '#text': 'wherein the front nozzle assembly comprises:'}2. The ...

SHELL STRUCTURE OF CLOTHING TREATING DEVICE, AND CLOTHING TREATING DEVICE

A shell structure of a clothing treating device comprises a rear U-shaped plate, the rear U-shaped plate being bent at two vertical lines to form a left side wall, a right side wall and a rear side wall of a shell, with a cross section being U-shaped. The left side wall and the right side wall are respectively provided with at least one handle part, and the rear U-shaped plate is provided with an air vent communicating with an inside of the shell. As a result, the shell structure of a machine body of the clothing treating device is simplified, the strength is improved, and the assembly efficiency is improved. Also, an air duct arranged in the clothing treating device communicates with the air vent, so that the purpose of exchanging air with the outside through the air vent is realized. 1. A shell structure of a clothing treating device , comprising a rear U-shaped plate , the rear U-shaped plate is bent at two vertical lines to form a left side wall , a right side wall and a rear side wall of a shell , with a cross section being U-shaped , of the clothing treating device; whereinthe left side wall and the right side wall of the shell are respectively provided with at least one handle part, andthe rear U-shaped plate is provided with an air vent communicated with an inside of the shell.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The shell structure of the clothing treating device according to claim 1 , wherein the clothing treating device comprises a first clothing treating drum and a second clothing treating drum which are arranged in longitudinal order claim 1 , and the handle part is arranged at a position between the first clothing treating drum and the second clothing treating drum.5. The shell structure of the clothing treating device according to claim 1 , wherein the air vent is arranged on an upper part of the left side wall or an upper part of the right side wall claim 1 , formed by the rear U-shaped plate claim 1 , of the clothing treating device claim 1 , andthe air ...

DISHWASHER

A dishwasher that includes a tub including an interior area that is configured to receive objects and includes a bottom surface, wherein the bottom surface of the tub includes a first hole; a spray arm that is located in the tub and that is configured to spray water; a sump that is (i) coupled to the tub, (ii) located under the first hole, and (iii) configured to store water; a pump configured to provide water stored in the sump to the spray arm; a cover including a cover body that is coupled to the first hole, and a second hole penetrating the cover body; a supporter including a support body that is coupled to the second hole, and a third hole penetrating the support body; and a filter unit that is coupled to the third hole and that is configured to filter water provided to the sump is disclosed. 1. A dishwasher comprising:a tub including an interior area that is configured to receive objects and that includes a bottom surface, wherein the bottom surface of the tub has a first hardness and includes a first hole;a spray arm that is located in the tub and that is configured to spray water;a sump that is (i) coupled to the tub, (ii) located under the first hole, and (iii) configured to store water;a pump configured to provide water stored in the sump to the spray arm; a cover body that has a second hardness and that is coupled to the first hole, wherein the second hardness is less than the first hardness, and', 'a second hole penetrating the cover body;, 'a cover including a support body that is coupled to the second hole, and', 'a third hole penetrating the support body; and, 'a supporter includinga filter unit that is coupled to the third hole and that is configured to filter water provided to the sump.2. The dishwasher of claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface of the tub includes incorrodible metal or metal processed to become incorrodible.3. The dishwasher of claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface of the tub includes stainless steel.4. The dishwasher of claim 1 , ...

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

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 withdrawable from the cabinet through the opening;a tub provided in the drawer to store water;a drum rotatably provided in the tub to store laundry;a through hole provided in an upper surface of the drawer;a supply aperture provided in an upper surface of the tub;a fastening pipe mounted on the upper surface of the drawer;a first pipe connecting a water supply source with one end of the fastening pipe; anda second pipe connecting the supply aperture with the other end of the fastening pipe by being inserted into the through hole, wherein the second pipe is configured to be extensible from the upper surface of the drawer towards the upper surface of the tub.2. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the second pipe is a corrugated pipe.3. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the tub comprises a tub body configured to store water claim 1 , and a tub cover configured to form the upper surface of the tub body claim 1 , andwherein the supply aperture is provided in the tub cover.4. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the fastening pipe comprises:a pipe body that has a first end to which the first pipe is connected and a second end to ...

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

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; a first body having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first body being coupled to the cabinet; and', 'a second body having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second body being rotatably coupled to the drawer, and the second end of the second body being rotatably coupled to the second end of the first body, and, 'a guider comprisinga water supply channel provided along the guider and configured to connect a water supply source with the accommodation unit,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, and a first bar having the first end of the second body;', 'a second bar having the second end of the second body; and', 'a connecting bar that connects the first bar and the second bar such that a center line passing through the center of the second bar along the length direction of the second bar is away from a center line passing through the center of the first bar along the length direction of the first bar., 'wherein the second body comprises2. The laundry treatment apparatus according ...

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

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. 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; a first body having a first end and a second end, a first end of the first body being rotatably coupled to a rear surface of the cabinet, and', 'a second body having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second body being rotatably coupled to the drawer, and the second end of the second body being rotatably coupled to the second end of the first body; and, 'a guider comprisinga discharge unit to discharge water in the accommodation unit to the outside of the accommodation unit;a discharge pipe provided on the rear surface of the cabinet and extending through the rear surface of the cabinet;a discharge channel provided along the first body;a first pipe configured to connect the discharge unit and the discharge channel; anda second pipe configured to connect the discharge channel and the discharge pipe, wherein the second pipe is extensible from the discharge pipe towards the first body.2. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the second pipe is a corrugated pipe.3. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising:a first supply channel provided along the first body;a connecting pipe to connects a ...

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

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. 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; a first body having a first end and a second end;', 'a first shaft configure to rotatably couple the first end of the first body to a rear surface of the cabinet;', 'a second body having a first end and a second end;', 'a second shaft configured to rotatably couple the first end of the second body to the second end of the first body; and', 'a third shaft configured to rotatably couple the second end of the second body to an upper surface of the drawer;, 'a guider comprisinga supply opening formed through the upper surface of the drawer;a through hole formed through an upper surface of the accommodation unit; anda water supply channel provided along the guider and configured to connect a water supply source with the through hole by being inserted into the supply hole,wherein the supply opening is located in the middle of the upper surface of the drawer with respect to width direction of the drawer, and the third shaft is located on the right side or the left side or the rear side of the supply opening.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 ...

Clean status indicator

An anchoring system for use with a device having a clean status indicator may include at least one first slide component having at least one slot and at least one second slide component disposed within the at least one slot configured to move in relation to the at least one first slide component along at least a first axis extending along a length of the at least one slot, a second axis extending along a width of the at least one slot, and a third axis extending perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis. At least one of the at least one first slide component and the at least one second slide component may be configured to be secured to at least one of the device and a rigid support structure immediately adjacent to the device to allow for a controlled degree of movement of the device along at least the first axis, the second axis, and the third axis.

MODULAR LAUNDRY SYSTEM

A laundry module performs a washing function to wash laundry and has a height that is less than the height of a laundry appliance. The laundry module can be part of a modular laundry system including the laundry appliance. The laundry module can be vertically arranged with the laundry appliance, such as by supporting the laundry appliance thereupon. 1. A modular laundry system comprising:first and second laundry appliances in a horizontal arrangement, each laundry appliance defining a single width;a first single width horizontal module vertically arranged with the first laundry appliance and having a height less than the first laundry appliance; anda second single width horizontal module vertically arranged with the second laundry appliance and having a height less than the second laundry appliance;wherein at least one of the first and second single width horizontal modules comprises a functional element that performs a washing function to wash laundry, and the laundry appliances and the horizontal modules are arranged in contiguous relationship to form a coherent modular system.2. The modular laundry system according to claim 1 , wherein the first laundry appliance is a washing machine claim 1 , and the second laundry appliance is a dryer.3. The modular laundry system according to claim 2 , wherein the first single width horizontal module comprises a functional element that performs a washing function.4. The modular laundry system according to claim 3 , wherein the first single width horizontal module is configured to be provided below the washing machine and to support the washing machine thereon.5. The modular laundry system according to wherein the washing machine is a horizontal axis washing machine.6. The modular laundry system according to claim 4 , wherein the second single width horizontal module is configured to be provided below the dryer and to support the dryer thereon.7. The modular laundry system according to claim 6 , wherein the second single width ...

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE

A fabric treating appliance for treating an article according to a cycle of operation includes a chassis defining an interior with a tub provided within the interior, the tub at least partially defining a liquid chamber. A drum is provided within the liquid chamber to at least partially define a treating chamber. The drum has a peripheral wall terminating in a front edge and a rear edge, with the front edge defining a front opening. An exoskeleton is provided within the liquid chamber coupling the drum to the chassis. 1. A fabric treating appliance for treating an article according to a cycle of operation , the fabric treating appliance comprising:a chassis defining an interior;a two-piece tub provided within the interior at least partially defining a liquid chamber, and statically fixed relative to the chassis;a drum provided within the liquid chamber and at least partially defining a treating chamber, the drum having a peripheral wall terminating in a front edge and a rear edge, with the front edge defining a front opening;an exoskeleton provided within the liquid chamber dynamically coupling the drum to the chassis; andone or more suspension elements coupling the exoskeleton to the chassis, the one or more suspension elements extending through the two-piece tub to directly suspend the exoskeleton from the chassis.2. The fabric treating appliance of wherein the exoskeleton comprises a frame with a substantially annular body mounted about at least one of the front or rear edges of the drum and defining a central opening.3. The fabric treating appliance of wherein the frame is a front frame mounted to the drum in confronting relationship with the front edge and includes an access opening aligned with the front opening.4. The fabric treating appliance of wherein the two-piece tub comprises a first section claim 1 , a second section claim 1 , and a tub seam where the first section couples with the second section.5. The fabric treating appliance of wherein the first ...

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet and a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet. An accommodation unit is disposed in the drawer and defines a space configured to receive washing water. A water supply channel is connected to a water supply source and is configured to supply washing water to the accommodation unit. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a body along which a water supply channel is provided, the body being rotatably provided at the cabinet. A body guider is provided at the cabinet and is configured to guide a rotational movement of the body. 1. A laundry treatment apparatus comprising:a cabinet having an entrance;a drawer configured to be extracted from the cabinet through the entrance;an accommodation unit disposed in the drawer and defining a space configured to receive washing water;a body coupled to one of a rear surface of the cabinet, a side surface of the cabinet, and an upper surface of the cabinet, and configured to rotatable along a plane horizontal to a plane along which the drawer is retracted into or extracted from the cabinet; a connecting pipe connecting a water source with the supply channel;', 'a supply pipe configured to guide water inside the supply channel to the accommodation unit;', 'a pump mounted configured to discharge water in the accommodation unit;, 'a supply channel provide inside the body;'} a first discharge pipe connecting the pump with the second channel; and', 'a second discharge pipe configured to guide water inside the body channel to the outside of the cabinet,', 'wherein one end of the first discharge pipe is fixed on a bottom surface of the body that is a surface facing a bottom surface of the cabinet, and one end of the supply pipe is fixed on a front surface of the body that is a surface facing the entrance., 'a discharge channel provide inside the body;'}2. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the body locates at a space between an upper surface of the cabinet and ...

USER-INTERFACE ASSEMBLY FOR AN APPLIANCE

A laundry appliance includes a cabinet that includes a front panel that defines an aperture. A user-interface assembly is positioned within the aperture and includes a retaining bracket assembly. The user-interface assembly is biased by a force of gravity toward an open rest position. A spring pin is selectively engaged with the retaining bracket assembly. The user-interface assembly is retained in a retained position by the engagement between the spring pin and the retaining bracket assembly. A spring bracket is coupled to an interior surface of the user-interface assembly. The spring bracket engages an inner surface of the front panel to stop the user-interface assembly in the open rest position when the retaining bracket assembly is released from engagement with the spring pin. 1. A laundry appliance , comprising:a cabinet including a front panel defining an aperture;a user-interface assembly positioned within the aperture and including a retaining bracket assembly, wherein the user-interface assembly is biased by a force of gravity toward an open rest position;a spring pin selectively engaged with the retaining bracket assembly, wherein the user-interface assembly is retained in a retained position by the engagement between the spring pin and the retaining bracket assembly; anda spring bracket coupled to an interior surface of the user-interface assembly, wherein the spring bracket engages an inner surface of the front panel to stop the user-interface assembly in the open rest position when the retaining bracket assembly is released from the engagement with the spring pin.2. The laundry appliance of claim 1 , wherein the retaining bracket assembly includes upper and lower retaining brackets coupled to an interior surface of the user-interface assembly.3. The laundry appliance of claim 2 , wherein the upper retaining bracket defines a receiving hole for selectively receiving the spring pin.4. The laundry appliance of claim 2 , wherein the lower retaining bracket ...

TOP PANEL FOR A LAUNDRY WASHING MACHINE

A top panel for a laundry washing machine. The top panel allows for separation from the remaining portion of the laundry washing machine. The top panel may include a door to a vertically mounted wash tub within a cabinet. The top panel may include one or more apertures to allow the user to access the one or more controls or internal components separately mounted from the top panel. The separable top panel may allow for ease of servicing and/or assembly of the laundry washing machine. 1. A laundry washing machine comprising:a cabinet having a plurality of sides and a top flange, wherein the top flange defines an outer periphery;a vertically mounted wash tub positioned within the cabinet;one or more controls positioned at least partially within the outer periphery of the cabinet; anda top panel having a tub aperture defining access to the wash tub, one or more control apertures, and a door configurable between an open position and a closed position with the tub aperture to the wash tub, wherein the one or more control apertures of the top panel define user access to the one or more controls when the top panel is assembled with the cabinet and the one or more controls remain mounted with the cabinet when the top panel is disassembled from the cabinet.2. The laundry washing machine of further comprising a frame extending from the top flange of the cabinet into the top panel when assembled.3. The laundry washing machine of wherein the frame extends along at least a portion of the outer periphery of the cabinet adjacent the top flange and includes a front frame claim 2 , a rear frame claim 2 , and one or more support frames connecting the front frame to the rear frame.4. The laundry washing machine of further comprising one or more water valves claim 2 , one or more trays claim 2 , and one or more water nozzles attached to the frame separate from the top panel.5. The laundry washing machine of wherein the top panel is free from electrical connections and hydraulic ...

WASHING MACHINE

A washing machine includes: a casing, a tub, a drum, a cylindrical gasket connecting an input port of the casing to an opening of the tub, a pump configured to circulate water discharged from the tub; a guide pipe fixed to the gasket configured to guide water supplied from the pump, and nozzles configured to spray water from the guide pipe into the drum. The nozzles include an upper nozzle configured to spray water downward, intermediate nozzles disposed below the upper nozzle in both left and right sides and configured to spray water downward while spraying water deeper into the drum than the upper nozzle, and lower nozzles disposed above the inflow port, disposed below the intermediate nozzles in both left and right sides based on the inflow port and configured to spray water upward. 1. A washing machine comprising:a casing having an input port defined at a front surface of the casing;a tub disposed in the casing and configured to receive water, the tub having a tub opening that is defined at a front surface of the tub;a drum disposed in the tub;a gasket that has a cylindrical shape connecting the input port to the tub opening;a pump configured to pump water discharged from the tub;a guide pipe that is supported by an inner surface of the gasket and that has an annual shape extending along a circumference of the gasket;an inflow port disposed at the guide pipe and connected to the pump; anda plurality of nozzles connected to the guide pipe and configured to spray water supplied from the pump into the drum.2. The washing machine of claim 1 , further comprising a circulation pipe that connects the pump to the inflow port claim 1 ,wherein the inflow port passes through the gasket.3. The washing machine of claim 2 , further comprising a connection pipe that extends outwardly from the inflow port and that passes through the gasket claim 2 , the connection pipe being connected to the circulation pipe through a lower area of the gasket claim 2 ,wherein the gasket defines ...

WASHING MACHINE

A washing machine is provided. The washing machine may include a cabinet, an outer tub, an inner tub configured to receive laundry and provided in the outer tub so as to be rotatable about a substantially vertical axis, a circulation nozzle to spray water into the inner tub, a circulation hose to guide water from the outer tub to the circulation nozzle, and a pump including a pump motor having variable speeds and an impeller configured to move water from the circulation hose to the circulation nozzle as the impeller is rotated by the pump motor. 1. A washing machine , comprising:a cabinet;an outer tub;an inner tub configured to receive laundry and provided in the outer tub so as to be rotatable about a substantially vertical axis;a circulation nozzle to spray water into the inner tub;a circulation hose to guide water from the outer tub to the circulation nozzle; and a pump motor having variable speeds; and', 'an impeller configured to move water from the circulation hose to the circulation nozzle as the impeller is rotated by the pump motor., 'a pump including2. The washing machine of claim 1 , further comprising:a water supply hose to guide water supplied from an external water source;a water nozzle to spray the water supplied from the water supply hose into the inner tub;a top cover coupled to a top of the cabinet and having an opening for laundry,wherein the circulation nozzle and the water nozzle are provided in the top cover.3. The washing machine of claim 2 , further comprising a drawer provided in the top cover claim 2 , wherein the circulation nozzle and the water nozzle are provided on different sides of the drawer.4. The washing machine of claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , when defining a predetermined reference plane spanning in a front-rear direction and including a rotational axis of the inner tub claim 3 , the circulation nozzle is provided in a first side about the reference plane and sprays water toward a second side opposite the first side claim 3 , and ...

LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPARATUS

A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet having an upper surface, the upper surface being configured to receive an object thereon, a drawer adapted to be drawn from the cabinet, a drum disposed in the drawer and defining a space for receiving laundry, a driving unit configured to rotate the drum, a control unit configured to control the driving unit, and a connector unit configured to impact an ability of the control unit to control operation of the driving unit based on whether or not the object is placed on the upper surface of the cabinet by preventing the control unit from controlling operation of the driving unit based on the object being absent from the upper surface of the cabinet and by allowing the control unit to control operation of the driving unit based on the object being placed on the upper surface of the cabinet. 1. (canceled)2. A laundry treatment apparatus comprising:a cabinet having an upper surface, the upper surface being configured to receive an object thereon;a drawer adapted to be drawn from the cabinet;a drum disposed in the drawer and defining a space for receiving laundry;a driving unit configured to rotate the drum;a control unit configured to control the driving unit; anda connector unit configured to open and close a circuit that connects the control unit to the driving unit, wherein the connector unit closes the circuit when the object is placed on the upper surface of the cabinet, and opens the circuit when the object is absent from the upper surface of the cabinet.3. The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the connector unit comprises:a switch body mounted within the cabinet, the switch body defining a body through hole;a slider disposed in the body through hole, a first end of the slider being exposed to an outside of the cabinet and a second end of the slider being configured to reciprocate within the switch body; anda contact disposed in the switch body and configured to open and close a circuit that ...