20240084494.WASHING MACHINE simplified abstract (samsung electronics co., ltd.)

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WASHING MACHINE

Organization Name

samsung electronics co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Yongbin Lim of Suwon-si (KR)

Seungoh Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Jihye Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Yurim Park of Suwon-si (KR)

WASHING MACHINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240084494 titled 'WASHING MACHINE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a washing machine with a unique coupler system that allows different components to rotate at different speeds.

  • The washing machine includes a tub, drum, pulsator, motor assembly with a rotor, reduction gear module, washing shaft, and spin-drying shaft.
  • The reduction gear module is coupled to the rotor of the motor assembly to rotate at a slower speed.
  • The washing shaft is connected to the pulsator and reduction gear module, allowing the pulsator to rotate at a slower speed.
  • The spin-drying shaft is coupled to the drum and a coupler, which rotates at the same speed as the rotor.
  • The coupler has a receiving space for the reduction gear module.

Potential Applications

The technology could be applied in various household appliances that require different components to rotate at different speeds, such as mixers or blenders.

Problems Solved

This innovation solves the problem of efficiently transferring power from a high-speed motor to components that require lower speeds, improving the overall performance and durability of the washing machine.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include increased efficiency, reduced wear and tear on components, and improved functionality of the washing machine.

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology could be utilized in the development of advanced washing machines, kitchen appliances, and industrial machinery where different rotational speeds are required.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of variable speed drives in appliances to control the rotational speed of different components.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact energy consumption in washing machines?

The article does not address the potential impact of this technology on energy efficiency in washing machines.

What are the maintenance requirements for the coupler system in this washing machine?

The article does not provide information on the maintenance needs or durability of the coupler system in the washing machine.


Original Abstract Submitted

a washing machine includes a tub, a drum, a pulsator, a motor assembly, including a rotor, to supply a driving force, a reduction gear module couplable to the rotor of the motor assembly so that a portion of the reduction gear module is rotatable at an angular velocity less than an angular velocity at which the rotor is rotated, a washing shaft couplable to the pulsator and the portion of the reduction gear module so that the pulsator is rotatable at an angular velocity less than the angular velocity at which the rotor is rotated, a spin-drying shaft couplable to the drum, and a coupler configured to be couplable to the spin-drying shaft and the rotor so that the spin-drying shaft is rotatable at the angular velocity at which the rotor is rotated, where the coupler includes a coupler body having a receiving space to receive the reduction gear module.