DRIVE SYSTEM OF A WASHING MACHINE

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DRIVE SYSTEM OF A WASHING MACHINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240235350 titled 'DRIVE SYSTEM OF A WASHING MACHINE

The patent application describes a system for driving a washing machine, including a housing, supports extending vertically and spaced apart circumferentially, a supporter, a stator, a rotor, an output shaft, cam guides, and an actuator for adjusting the area where the stator and rotor face each other.

The system includes a housing, supports, a supporter, a stator, a rotor, an output shaft, cam guides, and an actuator.
The supports extend vertically and are spaced apart circumferentially.
The stator is movably coupled to the supports in a vertical direction.
The rotor faces the stator, with an output shaft coupled to the rotor and bearing-coupled to the housing.
Cam guides extend radially inward of the stator, with an actuator for adjusting the area where the stator and rotor face each other by moving the cam guides vertically.

Potential Applications: - This system can be used in various types of washing machines to improve efficiency and performance. - It can also be applied to other types of rotating machinery where precise adjustment of the stator and rotor is required.

Problems Solved: - This system solves the problem of inefficient operation in washing machines due to misalignment of the stator and rotor. - It addresses the need for a mechanism to adjust the area where the stator and rotor face each other in a precise manner.

Benefits: - Improved efficiency and performance of washing machines. - Enhanced durability and longevity of the system. - Precise adjustment capabilities for optimal operation.

Commercial Applications: - Commercial washing machine manufacturers can integrate this system into their products to offer advanced features and improved performance. - This technology can also be licensed to other industries that require precise alignment and adjustment mechanisms in rotating machinery.

Questions about the system: 1. How does the actuator adjust the area where the stator and rotor face each other? 2. What are the potential cost implications of implementing this system in washing machines?

Original Abstract Submitted

a system for driving a washing machine includes a housing; a plurality of supports extending from the housing in a vertical direction and spaced apart therefrom in a circumferential direction; a supporter supported by the plurality of supports and extending in a circumferential direction; a stator movably coupled to the plurality of supports in a vertical direction; a rotor facing the stator; an output shaft coupled to the rotor and bearing-coupled to the housing; a plurality of cam guides extending radially inward of the stator; and an actuator for adjusting an area where the stator and the rotor face each other by moving the plurality of cam guides in a vertical direction.