18402487. LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS simplified abstract (LG Electronics Inc.)
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LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS
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LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18402487 titled 'LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The laundry treating apparatus described in the patent application includes a drawer with a through-hole, a tub with a laundry inlet, a rotatable drum, a door, a housing, a lever with a magnetic field generator and sensor, a slide, an actuating body, and an inclined body.
- The apparatus includes a drawer with a through-hole at the top face for laundry loading.
- Inside the drawer, there is a tub with a laundry inlet for water and detergent.
- A drum is rotatably disposed in the tub for washing clothes.
- The door can open and close the drawer through-hole or the laundry inlet.
- A lever with a magnetic field generator and sensor is pivotably coupled in the housing.
- A slide in the housing interacts with the lever through an actuating body and an inclined body.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in household laundry machines, commercial laundry facilities, and industrial washing systems.
Problems Solved
The apparatus simplifies the process of loading and unloading laundry, improves water and detergent distribution, and enhances washing efficiency.
Benefits
The laundry treating apparatus offers convenience, efficient cleaning, and potentially reduced water and energy consumption.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology can be utilized in the development of smart laundry machines, automated washing systems, and eco-friendly appliances.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be traditional washing machines with manual loading and unloading mechanisms.
Unanswered Questions
How does the lever interact with the magnetic field generator and sensor to control the operation of the apparatus?
The lever is pivotably coupled in the housing and moves up and down, causing the magnetic field generator and sensor to activate certain functions.
What materials are used in the construction of the apparatus to ensure durability and longevity?
The materials used in the construction of the apparatus are not specified in the abstract, but they would likely need to be durable and corrosion-resistant to withstand the rigors of laundry treatment.
Original Abstract Submitted
A laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet; a drawer including a first through-hole at a top face of the drawer; a tub disposed in the drawer, the tub including a laundry inlet communicating with the drawer first through-hole; a drum rotatably disposed in the tub; a door for opening and closing the drawer first through-hole or the laundry inlet; a housing; a lever having a fixed end pivotably coupled in the housing, and a free end configured to move up and down in the housing; a magnetic field generator disposed at one of the free end of the lever or the drawer; a magnetic field sensor disposed at another of the free end of the lever or the drawer; a slide in the housing; an actuating body disposed at the lever and protruding toward the slide; and an inclined body disposed at the slide and corresponding to the actuating body.
