17946638. LAUNDRY MACHINE simplified abstract (WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 LAUNDRY MACHINE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 LAUNDRY MACHINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
LAUNDRY MACHINE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Matthew Borgerson of St. Joseph MI (US)
Mario A. Goncalves of Stevensville MI (US)
Andreyson Jambersi of Araras (BR)
Pushpendra Mahajan of Pune (IN)
LAUNDRY MACHINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17946638 titled 'LAUNDRY MACHINE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a clothes dryer with a sound blocker that can be moved between positions to either block or allow air flow through the dryer.
- The housing of the clothes dryer has an internal cavity and an orifice.
- A fan directs air through the internal cavity.
- The sound blocker can unwind and wind between a first position (blocking the orifice) and a second position (allowing air flow).
- In the first position, the sound blocker reduces noise emitted through the orifice by obstructing fluid communication between the internal cavity and the exterior of the housing.
- In the second position, the sound blocker allows fluid communication between the internal cavity and the exterior of the housing via the orifice.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied to other appliances that generate noise, such as air conditioners or vacuum cleaners.
Problems Solved
The sound blocker helps reduce noise emitted by the clothes dryer, making it more pleasant to use in residential settings.
Benefits
The clothes dryer with the sound blocker provides a quieter drying experience for users.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be marketed to appliance manufacturers looking to improve the noise levels of their products.
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing patents or products that address noise reduction in appliances, but specific prior art is not provided in the abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does the sound blocker move between positions?
The abstract does not detail the mechanism by which the sound blocker transitions between its first and second positions.
What materials are used in the construction of the sound blocker?
The abstract does not mention the specific materials used in the sound blocker, which could impact its effectiveness and durability.
Original Abstract Submitted
A clothes dryer includes a housing, a fan, and a sound blocker. The housing defines an internal cavity and an orifice. The fan is configured to direct air through the internal cavity. The sound blocker is disposed within the cavity and is configured to unwind and wind between a first position and a second position, respectively. In the first position, the sound blocker is unwound and disposed over the orifice to obstruct fluid communication between the internal cavity and an exterior of the housing via the orifice and to reduce noise emitted through the orifice. In the second position the sound blocker is wound and retracted away from the orifice to allow fluid communication between the internal cavity and the exterior of the housing via the orifice.
