17954031. WASHING MACHINE AND CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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WASHING MACHINE AND CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS
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WASHING MACHINE AND CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17954031 titled 'WASHING MACHINE AND CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a washing machine with a driving device that includes a drum shaft, a motor, and a planetary gear assembly. The planetary gear assembly consists of a sun gear connected to a rotor, a carrier connected to the drum shaft, a planetary gear to transmit power from the sun gear to the carrier, an internal gear engaged with the planetary gear, and a sealing member to seal the gap between the carrier and the internal gear.
- The driving device of the washing machine includes a planetary gear assembly.
- The planetary gear assembly consists of a sun gear, a carrier, a planetary gear, an internal gear, and a sealing member.
- The sun gear is connected to a rotor, while the carrier is connected to the drum shaft.
- The planetary gear transmits the rotary power from the sun gear to the carrier.
- The internal gear engages with the planetary gear.
- The sealing member is used to seal the gap between the carrier and the internal gear.
Potential Applications
- This technology can be applied in various types of washing machines.
- It can be used in both residential and commercial washing machines.
Problems Solved
- The planetary gear assembly helps in efficient transmission of power from the motor to the drum shaft.
- The sealing member prevents any leakage or damage caused by the gap between the carrier and the internal gear.
Benefits
- The use of a planetary gear assembly improves the overall performance and durability of the washing machine.
- The sealing member ensures the longevity of the driving device by preventing any potential damage.
- The efficient transmission of power results in better washing machine functionality and energy efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
A washing machine including a main body, a tub, a drum, and a driving device. The driving device includes a drum shaft, a motor, and a planetary gear assembly. The planetary gear assembly includes a sun gear connected to a rotor, a carrier connected to the drum shaft, a planetary gear to transmit a rotary power of the sun gear to the carrier, an internal gear engaged with the planetary gear, and a sealing member configured to seal a gap between the carrier and the internal gear.