18332755. WASHING MACHINE INCLUDING DAMPER FOR DAMPING VIBRATION OF TUB simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
WASHING MACHINE INCLUDING DAMPER FOR DAMPING VIBRATION OF TUB
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Akihiro Hosokawa of Kanagawa (JP)
Yuichi Suzuki of Kanagawa (JP)
Takahiro Nakashima of Kanagawa (JP)
Yoshiyuki Nishioka of Kanagawa (JP)
Hogyo Hoshiyama of Kanagawa (JP)
Yongsoo Kyong of Suwon-si (KR)
WASHING MACHINE INCLUDING DAMPER FOR DAMPING VIBRATION OF TUB - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18332755 titled 'WASHING MACHINE INCLUDING DAMPER FOR DAMPING VIBRATION OF TUB
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a washing machine with a damper that reduces vibration. The damper consists of a frame and a rod supported by the tub and housing respectively. The rod can move axially within the damper frame. A rotation movement member can also move axially by rotating with respect to the damper frame. A friction member is placed between the support portion and the rotation movement member, applying friction to the rod. A switching unit can rotate the rotation movement member, switching the damper between two states: one where the friction member moves with the damper frame relative to the rod, and another where the friction member moves with the rod relative to the damper frame.
- The washing machine includes a damper with a frame and a rod.
- The rod can move axially within the damper frame.
- A rotation movement member can move axially by rotating with respect to the damper frame.
- A friction member applies friction to the rod.
- A switching unit can switch the damper between two states by rotating the rotation movement member.
- In the first state, the friction member moves with the damper frame relative to the rod.
- In the second state, the friction member moves with the rod relative to the damper frame.
Potential Applications
- Washing machines and other appliances that require vibration reduction.
- Industrial machinery that needs to minimize vibration for stability and performance.
Problems Solved
- Reduces vibration in washing machines and other appliances, improving stability and reducing noise.
- Provides a mechanism for adjusting the damper's behavior based on the state of the rotation movement member.
Benefits
- Improved performance and stability of washing machines and other appliances.
- Reduced noise during operation.
- Flexibility to adjust the damper's behavior based on the specific needs of the machine.
Original Abstract Submitted
A washing machine includes a damper to reduce a vibration. The damper includes a damper frame and a rod respectively supported by the tub and the housing. The rod may move relative to the damper frame in an axial direction by being inserted into a support portion of the damper frame. A rotation movement member is movable in the axial direction by rotating with respect to the damper frame. A friction member is disposed between the support portion and the rotation movement member and applies a friction force to the rod. A switching unit switches, by rotating the rotation movement member, the damper between a first state in which the friction member is movable together with the damper frame with respect to the rod and a second state in which the friction member is movable together with the rod with respect to the damper frame.
