GB2377712A - Ballast chamber for washing machine - Google Patents

Ballast chamber for washing machine Download PDF

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GB2377712A
GB2377712A GB0117657A GB0117657A GB2377712A GB 2377712 A GB2377712 A GB 2377712A GB 0117657 A GB0117657 A GB 0117657A GB 0117657 A GB0117657 A GB 0117657A GB 2377712 A GB2377712 A GB 2377712A
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Anthony Charles Rendell
Jeffrey Slee
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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
    • D06F37/00—Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
    • D06F37/26—Casings; Tubs
    • D06F37/265—Counterweights mounted to the tub; Mountings therefor
    • 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
    • D06F37/20—Mountings, e.g. resilient mountings, for the rotary receptacle, motor, tub or casing; Preventing or damping vibrations

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Abstract

The stabilizing ballast, such as water, is supplied to a flexible rubber-moulded container that may be shaped to an internal free space of the washing machine. A mains water supply is pumped into the container and then into a washing drum prior to a wash cycle. The water may subsequently be drained from the container upon completion of the wash cycle or the water may be retained for subsequent use. The washing machine pump is used to provide the required filling and draining of the container.

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Description Washins Machine Ballast Weights This application applies to the use of water as temporary ballast for the location of any washing machine in any container shape or material.
For example, the ballast could be contained in a flexible rubber moulding shaped to the inside free space of said washing machine.
The rubber container would be empty at all normal times outside the washing cycle. Upon commencement of operation, the machine will firstly fill the rubber ballast container with water, and would then fill the machine-washing chamber with water. Upon completion of the washing cycle, the washing machine pump, would continue on until it had drained the rubber ballast chamber. The machine would then be light enough for the housewife to manoeuvre on her own.
The machine would contain the option to retain the water ballast for stability purposes during the non-washing period, if required by the owner.

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  1. Claims. Purpose of application. The purpose of this application is to facilitate the easy movement of domestic and industrial washing machines. The current system of using heavy weights (usually concrete) affixed to the inside of the machine is cumbersome and labour-intensive. This application will eliminate the need for any on-site assembly involving ballast or weights for said machines. This application utilises the existing washing machine pump and plumbing in order to automate the whole process.
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Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2006008601A1 (en) * 2004-07-14 2006-01-26 Itw Industrial Components S.R.L. Device for damping vibration of an electric household appliance loading member, in particular a tank/drum assembly of a washing machine or drier
GB2432594A (en) * 2005-11-25 2007-05-30 Andrew Reason Ltd Ballast system for a washing machine
GB2452557A (en) * 2007-09-08 2009-03-11 William Edward Mcinally Water weight
GB2559559A (en) * 2017-02-08 2018-08-15 Tochi Tech Ltd Washing machine counterweights

Citations (4)

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GB1240034A (en) * 1968-02-13 1971-07-21 Ind A Zannussi S P A A washing machine
US4007612A (en) * 1975-08-18 1977-02-15 Linear International Corporation Washing machine balance and suspension system
US4388841A (en) * 1980-05-27 1983-06-21 Gamble Christopher L Load balancing device
EP0326502A1 (en) * 1988-01-28 1989-08-02 Georges Martinez Washing machine tub with ballast elements

Patent Citations (4)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1240034A (en) * 1968-02-13 1971-07-21 Ind A Zannussi S P A A washing machine
US4007612A (en) * 1975-08-18 1977-02-15 Linear International Corporation Washing machine balance and suspension system
US4388841A (en) * 1980-05-27 1983-06-21 Gamble Christopher L Load balancing device
EP0326502A1 (en) * 1988-01-28 1989-08-02 Georges Martinez Washing machine tub with ballast elements

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2006008601A1 (en) * 2004-07-14 2006-01-26 Itw Industrial Components S.R.L. Device for damping vibration of an electric household appliance loading member, in particular a tank/drum assembly of a washing machine or drier
GB2432594A (en) * 2005-11-25 2007-05-30 Andrew Reason Ltd Ballast system for a washing machine
GB2452557A (en) * 2007-09-08 2009-03-11 William Edward Mcinally Water weight
GB2559559A (en) * 2017-02-08 2018-08-15 Tochi Tech Ltd Washing machine counterweights

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