EP3444393A4 - Washing machine - Google Patents

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EP3444393A4
EP3444393A4 EP17782685.6A EP17782685A EP3444393A4 EP 3444393 A4 EP3444393 A4 EP 3444393A4 EP 17782685 A EP17782685 A EP 17782685A EP 3444393 A4 EP3444393 A4 EP 3444393A4
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washing machine
washing
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French (fr)
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EP3444393A2 (en
EP3444393B1 (en
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Jaehyun Kim
Youngho Kim
Dongrip KIM
Sunwoo Kim
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LG Electronics Inc
Industry University Cooperation Foundation IUCF HYU
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LG Electronics Inc
Industry University Cooperation Foundation IUCF HYU
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Priority claimed from KR1020160046399A external-priority patent/KR20170118516A/en
Priority claimed from KR1020160046401A external-priority patent/KR20170118517A/en
Priority claimed from KR1020160046398A external-priority patent/KR20170118515A/en
Application filed by LG Electronics Inc, Industry University Cooperation Foundation IUCF HYU filed Critical LG Electronics Inc
Publication of EP3444393A2 publication Critical patent/EP3444393A2/en
Publication of EP3444393A4 publication Critical patent/EP3444393A4/en
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F35/00—Washing machines, apparatus, or methods not otherwise provided for
    • D06F35/005—Methods for washing, rinsing or spin-drying
    • D06F35/008—Methods for washing, rinsing or spin-drying for disinfecting the tub or the drum
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F37/00—Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
    • D06F37/26—Casings; Tubs
    • D06F37/261—Tubs made by a specially selected manufacturing process or characterised by their assembly from elements
    • D06F37/262—Tubs made by a specially selected manufacturing process or characterised by their assembly from elements made of plastic material, e.g. by injection moulding
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F37/00—Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
    • D06F37/26—Casings; Tubs
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/08—Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
    • D06F39/083—Liquid discharge or recirculation arrangements

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Main Body Construction Of Washing Machines And Laundry Dryers (AREA)
  • Accessory Of Washing/Drying Machine, Commercial Washing/Drying Machine, Other Washing/Drying Machine (AREA)
EP17782685.6A 2016-04-15 2017-04-13 Washing machine Active EP3444393B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
KR1020160046399A KR20170118516A (en) 2016-04-15 2016-04-15 Washing machine
KR1020160046401A KR20170118517A (en) 2016-04-15 2016-04-15 Washing machine
KR1020160046398A KR20170118515A (en) 2016-04-15 2016-04-15 Washing machine
PCT/KR2017/004030 WO2017179930A2 (en) 2016-04-15 2017-04-13 Washing machine

Publications (3)

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EP3444393A2 EP3444393A2 (en) 2019-02-20
EP3444393A4 true EP3444393A4 (en) 2020-01-15
EP3444393B1 EP3444393B1 (en) 2022-08-03

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EP17782685.6A Active EP3444393B1 (en) 2016-04-15 2017-04-13 Washing machine

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EP (1) EP3444393B1 (en)
WO (1) WO2017179930A2 (en)

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KR20210093688A (en) * 2020-01-20 2021-07-28 엘지전자 주식회사 Laundry treating apparatus

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DE102012223682A1 (en) * 2012-12-19 2014-06-26 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Water-bearing domestic appliance with internal surface and method of operation
CN104002474A (en) * 2014-05-12 2014-08-27 华南理工大学 Preparation method and application of super-hydrophobic and adhesion-adjustable surface with micro-nano composite structure
EP2868794A1 (en) * 2013-10-31 2015-05-06 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Washing machine
EP2193015B1 (en) * 2007-08-28 2015-07-01 LG Electronics Inc. Injection-molding apparatus
CN103101147B (en) * 2012-12-20 2015-10-28 华南理工大学 A kind of preparation method and application thereof with the super hydrophobic surface of composite microstructure

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KR20080098952A (en) * 2007-05-08 2008-11-12 삼성전자주식회사 Tube for drum type washing machine and drum type washing machine having it
WO2011094344A1 (en) * 2010-01-28 2011-08-04 President And Fellows Of Harvard College Structures for preventing microorganism attachment
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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1260629A1 (en) * 2001-05-21 2002-11-27 Herbert Kannegiesser GmbH Process for keeping machines for laundries clean and devices for water removal, for wet treatment and for ironing laundry
EP1350575B1 (en) * 2002-02-14 2006-10-11 Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V. Surface with switchable ultrahydrophobicity and preparation process thereof
KR20050108616A (en) * 2004-05-12 2005-11-17 주식회사 대우일렉트로닉스 Washing machine having a antibacterial and deodorize function
EP2193015B1 (en) * 2007-08-28 2015-07-01 LG Electronics Inc. Injection-molding apparatus
DE102012223682A1 (en) * 2012-12-19 2014-06-26 BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Water-bearing domestic appliance with internal surface and method of operation
CN103101147B (en) * 2012-12-20 2015-10-28 华南理工大学 A kind of preparation method and application thereof with the super hydrophobic surface of composite microstructure
EP2868794A1 (en) * 2013-10-31 2015-05-06 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Washing machine
CN104002474A (en) * 2014-05-12 2014-08-27 华南理工大学 Preparation method and application of super-hydrophobic and adhesion-adjustable surface with micro-nano composite structure

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WO2017179930A3 (en) 2018-08-02
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WO2017179930A2 (en) 2017-10-19
EP3444393B1 (en) 2022-08-03

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