17912785. CLOTHING TREATMENT APPARATUS simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)
CLOTHING TREATMENT APPARATUS
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CLOTHING TREATMENT APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17912785 titled 'CLOTHING TREATMENT APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a clothing treatment apparatus that includes a cabinet with an inlet, a door to open and close the inlet, and a drum inside the cabinet that can rotate.
- The drum has an elongated cylindrical shape and is heated by an induction heater located inside a first duct outside the drum.
- A first fan supplies outside air to the first duct.
- A second duct is connected to the first duct and extends from it towards the drum in a radially inward direction.
- The outlet of the second duct is connected to the outer circumferential surface of a tubular extension part that extends from the inlet of the cabinet towards the drum.
- The outlet of the second duct has a smaller area than the inlet.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Home laundry machines
- Commercial laundry services
- Dry cleaning services
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficient heating of the drum for effective clothing treatment
- Improved airflow and circulation within the apparatus
Benefits of this technology:
- Faster and more efficient clothing treatment
- Reduced energy consumption
- Improved cleaning and drying performance
Original Abstract Submitted
A clothing treatment apparatus includes a cabinet having an inlet; a door provided in the cabinet to open and close the inlet; a drum rotatably disposed inside the cabinet, and having an elongated cylindrical shape; a tubular extension part extending from the inlet of the cabinet toward the drum; a first duct provided outside the drum; an induction heater which includes a coil, is provided inside the first duct, and heats the drum; a first fan supplying outside air to the inside of the first duct; and a second duct having an inlet connected to the first duct, extending from the first duct along a radially inward direction of the drum, and having an outlet connected to an outer circumferential surface of the extension part. The outlet of the second duct may have a smaller area than the area of the inlet.