20240026594. LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS simplified abstract (LG Electronics Inc.)
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LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS
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LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240026594 titled 'LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure is about a flow path selection part in a pump used in a laundry treating apparatus. The flow path selection part consists of a flow channel body with a drain flow passage and a circulation flow passage. A diaphragm is placed inside the flow channel body to separate the drain flow passage and the circulation flow passage. The diaphragm closes either the drain flow passage or the circulation flow passage based on the rotation direction of an impeller. The drain flow passage and the circulation flow passage are inclined in different directions with respect to the extension directions of the first and second discharge pipes, respectively.
- The flow path selection part in the pump helps to minimize the size of the pump itself.
- The design prevents contact with other components during installation, reducing the risk of damage to the pump and other components.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Laundry treating apparatus
- Industrial pumps
Problems solved by this technology:
- Minimizes the size of the pump, making it more compact and efficient.
- Prevents damage to the pump and other components during installation.
Benefits of this technology:
- Compact size of the pump saves space and allows for easier installation.
- Reduced risk of damage to the pump and other components increases the lifespan of the equipment.
Original Abstract Submitted
the present disclosure relates to a flow path selection part disposed in a pump disposed in a laundry treating apparatus. the flow path selection part includes a flow channel body including a drain flow passage having a drain inlet hole in communication with a first inlet and a drain outlet hole in communication with a first outlet defined therein, and a circulation flow passage having a circulation inlet hole in communication with a second inlet and a circulation outlet hole in communication with a second outlet defined therein, and a diaphragm accommodated inside the flow channel body to divide the drain flow passage and the circulation flow passage from each other, wherein the diaphragm closes the drain flow passage or closes the circulation flow passage based on a rotation direction of an impeller, and a direction from the drain inlet hole to the drain outlet hole is inclined with an extension direction of the first discharge pipe, and a direction from the circulation inlet hole to the circulation outlet hole is inclined with an extension direction of the second discharge pipe. thus, a size of the pump itself may be minimized. in addition, during installation, contact with other components is prevented, so that damage to the pump and other components may be prevented as much as possible.
