Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240263378). WASHING MACHINE simplified abstract
WASHING MACHINE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kwangmin Chun of Suwon-si (KR)
Byeongwoo Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
Byengbae Park of Suwon-si (KR)
WASHING MACHINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240263378 titled 'WASHING MACHINE
The abstract describes a washing machine with a housing, a tub, and a detergent box that can move in and out of the housing. The detergent box has a storage space for detergent to be used in the tub. Elastic members are used to press the detergent box in different directions as it moves in and out of the housing.
- The washing machine includes a housing, tub, and a detergent box with a storage space for detergent.
- Elastic members are used to press the detergent box in different directions as it moves in and out of the housing.
- The detergent box can be moved in a withdrawal and an insertion direction relative to the housing.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in household washing machines to improve the efficiency of detergent dispensing. - It can also be applied in commercial laundry machines to ensure proper detergent distribution.
Problems Solved: - Ensures accurate and efficient dispensing of detergent in washing machines. - Prevents spillage or wastage of detergent during the washing process.
Benefits: - Improved detergent dispensing accuracy. - Reduced detergent wastage. - Enhanced overall washing machine performance.
Commercial Applications: - Household washing machines - Commercial laundry machines - Industrial washing equipment
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the elastic member system improve the detergent dispensing process in the washing machine? 2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of this technology in commercial laundry applications?
Frequently Updated Research: - Stay updated on advancements in detergent dispensing systems in washing machines for potential improvements in efficiency and performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
a washing machine comprises: a housing; a tub in the housing; and a detergent box configured to move in a withdrawal and an insertion direction relative to the housing and including a detergent storage space to store therein a detergent to be supplied to the tub; a first elastic member, and a second elastic member, wherein the first and second elastic members are configured so that, when the detergent box is moved into the housing in the insertion direction, the first and second elastic members press the detergent box in the insertion direction away from a first position and a second position, respectively, the second position being spaced rearward of the first position in the housing, and when the detergent box is moved out of the housing in the withdrawal direction, the first and the second elastic members press the detergent box in the insertion direction.