18533002. WASHING MACHINE WITH DRYER simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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WASHING MACHINE WITH DRYER
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Younghyun Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
WASHING MACHINE WITH DRYER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18533002 titled 'WASHING MACHINE WITH DRYER
The abstract describes a washing machine with a dryer that includes a heat pump, steam generator, and blast fan to improve drying efficiency.
- The washing machine has a cabinet with a laundry inlet on the front surface.
- Inside the cabinet, there is a tub with a front opening and a rear opening connected to the laundry inlet.
- A drum rotates inside the tub to wash and dry clothes.
- The heat pump heats air inside the drum using an evaporator, compressor, condenser, and expansion valve.
- A steam generator sprays water on the condenser to generate steam, which is then transferred to the drum by a blast fan.
Potential Applications: - Household laundry machines - Commercial laundry facilities
Problems Solved: - Improved drying efficiency - Reduced energy consumption - Faster drying times
Benefits: - Energy efficiency - Time-saving - Enhanced drying performance
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Washing Machine with Dryer for Efficient Laundry Solutions This technology can be used in residential and commercial settings to provide efficient and effective laundry solutions, saving time and energy.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the heat pump system improve drying efficiency in the washing machine with a dryer? - The heat pump system heats the air inside the drum, allowing for faster and more efficient drying of clothes. 2. What is the role of the steam generator in the drying process of the washing machine with a dryer? - The steam generator sprays water on the condenser to generate steam, which is then transferred to the drum to aid in the drying process.
Original Abstract Submitted
A washing machine with a dryer is disclosed. The washing machine includes a cabinet wherein a laundry inlet is provided on a front surface thereof, a tub arranged inside the cabinet, and including a front opening and a rear opening connected with the laundry inlet, a drum configured to rotate inside the tub, a heat pump including an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser, and an expansion valve so as to heat air provided to an inside of the drum, a steam generator configured to spray water to the condenser and generate steam by heat generated from the condenser, and a blast fan arranged on a steam supply flow channel continued from the condenser to the drum, and configured to transfer the steam generated at the steam generator to the inside of the drum.
