17920674. CLOTHING TREATMENT APPARATUS simplified abstract (LG Electronics Inc.)
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CLOTHING TREATMENT APPARATUS
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CLOTHING TREATMENT APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17920674 titled 'CLOTHING TREATMENT APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a clothing treatment apparatus that includes a tub, a drum, a balancer, and a chamber.
- The drum is cylindrical in shape and can be opened upward. It is rotatably disposed in the tub.
- The balancer is fixed to the upper portion of the drum and extends along its circumference. It provides a channel that communicates with the inner space of the drum.
- The chamber is formed inside the balancer and extends along its length. It consists of a lower portion called the first chamber and an upper portion called the second chamber.
- The width of the first chamber is greater than the width of the second chamber.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Home laundry machines: The clothing treatment apparatus can be incorporated into home washing machines to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of clothes washing.
- Commercial laundry facilities: The apparatus can be used in commercial laundry facilities to handle large volumes of clothes and provide better treatment results.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Uneven treatment: The apparatus ensures that clothes are treated evenly by providing a balanced and controlled environment within the drum.
- Tangling and damage: The design of the apparatus reduces the risk of clothes tangling or getting damaged during the treatment process.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved cleaning performance: The balanced and controlled environment within the drum ensures that clothes are treated more effectively, resulting in better cleaning performance.
- Reduced wear and tear: The reduced risk of clothes tangling or getting damaged helps prolong the lifespan of garments.
- Time and energy efficiency: The apparatus optimizes the treatment process, reducing the time and energy required for clothes washing.
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed is a clothing treatment apparatus. The clothing treatment apparatus of the present disclosure includes: a tub; a drum extending in a cylindrical shape, capable of being opened upward, and rotatably disposed in the tub; a balancer fixed to an upper portion the drum, extending along a circumference of the drum, and providing a channel communicating with an inner space of the drum; and a chamber formed inside the balancer and extending along the balancer. The chamber includes a first chamber forming a lower portion of the chamber, and a second chamber forming an upper portion of the chamber. A width of the first chamber is greater than a width of the second chamber.
