18211120. FILTER APPARATUS AND CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
FILTER APPARATUS AND CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME
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FILTER APPARATUS AND CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18211120 titled 'FILTER APPARATUS AND CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a filter apparatus for a washing machine that can filter foreign substances from water before it is drained out of the machine.
- Filter apparatus positioned outside a washing machine
- Connectable to the drain device of the washing machine
- Includes a filter case with a case inlet and outlet for water flow
- Filter detachably mountable inside the filter case to filter foreign substances
- Filter cleaning device to clean the filter surface
- Controller to control the filter cleaning device
Potential Applications
- Residential washing machines
- Commercial washing machines
- Industrial washing machines
Problems Solved
- Prevents foreign substances from clogging drains
- Improves water quality by removing debris
- Extends the life of washing machine components
Benefits
- Cleaner water drainage
- Reduced maintenance on washing machine
- Improved efficiency in washing machine operation
Original Abstract Submitted
A filter apparatus positionable outside a washing machine and connectable to a drain device of the washing machine, the filter apparatus including a filter case including a case inlet configured so that, with the filter apparatus connected to the drain device, water from the drain device is flowable through the case inlet into the filter case, and a case outlet configured so that, with the filter apparatus connected to the drain device, water in the filter case is flowable through the case outlet out of the filter case; a filter detachably mountable inside the filter case so that water flowing through the case inlet is flowable through a surface of the filter to filter foreign substances from the water, and then to the case outlet; a filter cleaning device configured to clean the surface of the filter; and a controller configured to control the filter cleaning device.
