20240035219. LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE HAVING A LIQUID DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY simplified abstract (WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION)
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LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE HAVING A LIQUID DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
BYSTRIK Cervenka of POPRAD (SK)
CRESCENZO Iannicelli of FABRIANO (IT)
MAURO Mancini of FABRIANO (IT)
VLADIMIR Olejar of POPRAD (SK)
VACLAV Petracek of POPRAD (SK)
LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE HAVING A LIQUID DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240035219 titled 'LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE HAVING A LIQUID DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a laundry treating appliance that includes a tub and a rotatable drum. The tub has a liquid chamber and a tub end opening, while the drum has a treating chamber and a drum end opening. A tub manifold portion is positioned at the tub end wall, and a drum manifold portion is positioned at the drum end wall. At least one lifter is secured to the drum, and a liquid conduit couples the drum manifold portion to the lifter.
- The appliance has a tub and a rotatable drum, allowing for the treatment of laundry.
- The tub and drum have respective liquid and treating chambers, providing separate spaces for liquid and laundry.
- The tub manifold portion and drum manifold portion allow for the transfer of liquid between the tub and drum.
- The lifter(s) secured to the drum aid in the movement and agitation of the laundry during treatment.
- The liquid conduit fluidly couples the drum manifold portion to the lifter, ensuring the flow of liquid to the laundry.
Potential Applications:
- Residential laundry machines
- Commercial laundry machines
- Industrial laundry machines
Problems Solved:
- Efficient and effective treatment of laundry
- Proper distribution of liquid throughout the laundry
- Adequate agitation and movement of laundry during treatment
Benefits:
- Improved cleaning and treatment of laundry
- Reduced water and energy consumption
- Enhanced durability and longevity of laundry treating appliances
Original Abstract Submitted
a laundry treating appliance is disclosed. the laundry treating appliance includes a tub having a tub side wall and a tub end wall defining a liquid chamber with a tub end opening. a tub manifold portion is positioned at the tub end wall. a rotatable drum is located within the liquid chamber, rotatable about a rotational axis, and has a drum side wall and a drum end wall at least partially defining a treating chamber with a drum end opening. a drum manifold portion is positioned at the drum end wall and confronts the tub manifold portion. at least one lifter is secured to the drum, and a liquid conduit fluidly couples the drum manifold portion to the at least one lifter.
