EP3369856A4 - Discharge structure of water-saving washing machine and washing machine - Google Patents

Discharge structure of water-saving washing machine and washing machine Download PDF

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EP3369856A4
EP3369856A4 EP16859046.1A EP16859046A EP3369856A4 EP 3369856 A4 EP3369856 A4 EP 3369856A4 EP 16859046 A EP16859046 A EP 16859046A EP 3369856 A4 EP3369856 A4 EP 3369856A4
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washing machine
water
discharge structure
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saving washing
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Sheng Xu
Zhiqiang Zhao
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Chongqing Haier Washing Machine Co Ltd
Haier Smart Home Co Ltd
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Qingdao Haier Washing Machine Co Ltd
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    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/08Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
    • D06F39/083Liquid discharge or recirculation arrangements
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F17/00Washing machines having receptacles, stationary for washing purposes, wherein the washing action is effected solely by circulation or agitation of the washing liquid
    • D06F17/06Washing machines having receptacles, stationary for washing purposes, wherein the washing action is effected solely by circulation or agitation of the washing liquid by rotary impellers
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F17/00Washing machines having receptacles, stationary for washing purposes, wherein the washing action is effected solely by circulation or agitation of the washing liquid
    • D06F17/06Washing machines having receptacles, stationary for washing purposes, wherein the washing action is effected solely by circulation or agitation of the washing liquid by rotary impellers
    • D06F17/08Driving arrangements for the impeller
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F37/00Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
    • D06F37/26Casings; Tubs
    • D06F37/266Gaskets mounted between tub and casing around the loading opening
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/08Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
    • D06F39/081Safety arrangements for preventing water damage
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F23/00Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry 
    • D06F23/04Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry  and rotating or oscillating about a vertical axis
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F37/00Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
    • D06F37/02Rotary receptacles, e.g. drums
    • D06F37/12Rotary receptacles, e.g. drums adapted for rotation or oscillation about a vertical axis

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Detail Structures Of Washing Machines And Dryers (AREA)
  • Main Body Construction Of Washing Machines And Laundry Dryers (AREA)
  • Centrifugal Separators (AREA)
  • Gasket Seals (AREA)
EP16859046.1A 2015-10-29 2016-10-27 Washing machine comprising a water discharge arrangement Active EP3369856B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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CN201510717616.5A CN106637839B (en) 2015-10-29 2015-10-29 A kind of discharge structure and washing machine of water-conservation washing machine
PCT/CN2016/103554 WO2017071611A1 (en) 2015-10-29 2016-10-27 Discharge structure of water-saving washing machine and washing machine

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EP3369856A1 EP3369856A1 (en) 2018-09-05
EP3369856A4 true EP3369856A4 (en) 2018-10-24
EP3369856B1 EP3369856B1 (en) 2021-09-01

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EP (1) EP3369856B1 (en)
JP (1) JP2018532504A (en)
KR (1) KR20180074710A (en)
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WO (1) WO2017071611A1 (en)

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JP2018532504A (en) 2018-11-08
CN106637839B (en) 2019-11-12
EP3369856A1 (en) 2018-09-05
CN106637839A (en) 2017-05-10
WO2017071611A1 (en) 2017-05-04
KR20180074710A (en) 2018-07-03
US20180305853A1 (en) 2018-10-25

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