18148898. WASHING MACHINE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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WASHING MACHINE
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WASHING MACHINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18148898 titled 'WASHING MACHINE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a washing machine with a cabinet and a door assembly. The door assembly includes a door unit with a guide duct that can rotate and a sub-door to open or close the second opening. A sealing assembly is included to seal the guide duct. This design effectively seals the inside of the washing machine.
- The washing machine has a cabinet with a first opening and a washing space inside.
- The door assembly includes a door unit that can rotate and has a guide duct.
- The guide duct has a second opening and is connected to the washing space.
- A sub-door is included to open or close the second opening of the guide duct.
- A sealing assembly is provided to seal the other side of the guide duct.
Potential Applications
- Household washing machines
- Commercial washing machines
- Industrial washing machines
Problems Solved
- Ineffective sealing of the washing machine
- Potential leakage of water or detergent
- Contamination of the surrounding area
Benefits
- Effective sealing of the washing machine
- Prevents leakage of water or detergent
- Maintains cleanliness and hygiene of the surrounding area
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed herein is a washing machine, which includes a cabinet having a first opening and a washing space therein and a door assembly configured to open or close the first opening. The door assembly includes a door unit including a guide duct having one side forming a second opening and the other side connected to the washing space, and configured to be rotatable with respect to the cabinet, a sub-door configured to open or close the second opening and a sealing assembly configured to seal the other side of the guide duct. With this configuration, it is possible to effectively seal the inside of the washing machine.
