US1640232A

US1640232A - Washing machine

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Publication number: US1640232A
Application number: US133857A
Authority: US
Inventors: Jr Reed J Clark
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1926-09-07
Filing date: 1926-09-07
Publication date: 1927-08-23
Anticipated expiration: 1944-08-23

Description

Aug. 23, 1927. 1,640,232

R. J. CLARK, JR

WASHING MACHINE Filed Sept. *2, 1926 3 Sheets-Sheet 1 Z5 v I I a '7/ 19' 28 INVENTOR. [5/ Z w [35 Beeddllarlfi A TTORNE Y.

Aug. 23, 1927.

R. J. CLARK, JR

WASHING MACHINE Filed Sept. '7, 1926 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 IN VEN TOR.

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Aug. 23, 1927. 1,640,232

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WASHING MACHINE Filed Sept. '7, 1926 3 Sheets-Sheet 3 INVENTOR.

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ReeJJCZariJh Patented Aug; 23, 1927.

UNITED STATES am J. CLARK, IR, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO.

wasnnr G CHINE.

Application fled September 7, 1m. Serial Io. 188,857.

This invention relates in general to that type of washing machine set forth in my United States Patents Nos. 1,285,943 and 1,347,617, and particularly to new and useful 6 improvements in the construction of such washin machines.

An 0 ject of this invention is to provide a device of the character which embodies a novel feature of construction whereby clothes can be thoroughly and quickly cleansed by mechanical means without inju to even the most delicate fabrics.

Lother object of the invention is to provide a washing machine which is extremely quick and thorough in its action and will enable lar e quantities of soiled fabrics to be washe in a short duration of time, which can be operated easily, and which has no delicate arts which are liable to break or get out 0 order.

' still further object of the invention is to provide hollow conical sha ed means affixed in the interior of a was in machine thereby providing catching an rubbing 25 means for the washing of soiled'fabrics.

Anotherob'ect of the invention is to provide means 0 separatin the gases from the soapy solution during t e operation of the washing machine.

Other features and advantages of the improved machine will appear clearly from the detailed description given hereinafter and the accompanying drawin in which the same reference numerals lndicate like an parts throughout the several views, and

wherein, V

Figure 1 represents a side view of a washing machine, with the outer casing broken away to more clearly illustrate the construction.

- Figure 2 is a horizontal sectional view ShOWlIl particularly the arrangement of thewas ing arms.

Figure 3 is a detail vertical sectional view of the venting means on the inside of the inner casing and adjacent construction.

Figure 4 is taken on the line 4-4 of Fig-.

ure 3.

Figure 5 is a detall side view of one of 59 the washing arms.

; Figure 6 is a sectional view of Figure 5.

Figure 7 isa detail side view of the perforated cup member.

Figure 8 is an end view of the invention showmg a washing wringer afiixed thereto. Figure 9 is a detail vertical sectional view of the door of the inner casing.

Figure 10 is a detail vertical sectional View of the door and bafile attachment of the outer casing.

Figure 11 is a plan view of Figure 10.

The preferred form of construction as illustrated in the drawings comprises an outer spherical casing 12 having

flat sides

13 and 14. This outer casing 12 is rigidly secured 66 to a suitable base 13 of any desired construction. Extending vupwardly from base 13 are

su ports

14 and 15, both of which are provi ed with bearing surfaces 16 and 17 for the shaftings or trunnions 18 and 19 which are inte all formed with substantially U-shape hol ing strap 20.

The numerals 21 and 22 designate the two complemental. halves of the hollow inner casing of the washing machine, said casin having the general shape of a flattene sphere so that across section taken in the vertical direction is circular, while a cross section taken at ri ht angles thereof is substantially elliptical, as indicated in Figure 2. The curvature portion of the inner casing is provided with transverse corrugations 22 which diminish at the flat sides. The halves of the inner casings 21 and 22 overlap each other at their maximum diameter and are surrounded b a band 23 conforming to the contour o the casing. At this overlapping junction the casings 21 and 22 and surrounding band 23 are electrically welded together or by any other desirable process, thereby forming a unit casing 23.

n the same manner the Ushaped strap 20 is integrally joined on the outer surface of the inner halves of the casings 21 and 22. These casings 21 and 22 are preferably stamped out of flat sheet metal and by providing the same with said corrugations 22 the spare metal is utilized in the stamping process.

As shown in Figure 4, I provide the trun- 'nion 18 with a gear wheel 23. so that the inner casing 23- may be operated by an electric motor 23 -through chain 23 (Fig. 8). With the exception of the gear wheel on one of the trunnions, a description of the adja cent construction of one of the trunnions applies equally as well as to the other, since they are identical in construction only be ing disposed at opposite sides relative to each other on the casing 23. The trunnion is provided with suitable ring 24% in orde to prevent leakage.

partof themeans for venting the con tents of the inner casing 23 is provided by havin the opposite sides of the flat portion of sai inner casing 23 turned inwardly at 25' erg in concentric arrangement with the trunnions l8 and 19. The diameter of each of the circles of the turned in portion 25 is greater than the width of the overlying strap 20 in order to allow an opening on the sides of the overlying strap to the interior of the casing 23*. Concentrically arranged and attached at the flared ends 26 on the opposite inner side of the inner casing 23 is the housing 27. This housing 27v is provided with a sloping side 28 and perforations 29 on its flat circular surface. Disposed centrally in the housing is a flat circular disk 30 with an openin 30 in the center of it for the reception 0 tube 31 connecting with the central portion of 25, thereby permitting a free passage from the interior or casing 23 to the exterior thereof at this elevation. Both inner casing 23 and outer casing 12 are each...

provided with a drain plug 31* and 32 for drainage. Referring now particularly to Figure 2, I provide novel means for catching, rubbing and releasing the fabrics to be washed when the machine is in operation by providing the inner casing 23 with a series of pro ecting

arms

32, 33, 34, 35 and 36, attached by any suitable means at the base to the inner spherical casing. Since these arms are alike in construction a description of one will apply to all of them. The arm may be made of a single sheet of metal or two pieces as may be desirable. The arm as also shown in Figures 5 and 6 is circular in shape, running smaller gradually out from the base to the free'end which has a large opening 37 directly in the center of the end, as well as with circular corrugations 38 pressed on the sides thereof. These arms are all set at a slanting angle, 32 and 33 being disposed opposite each other and 34, 35 and 36 set at zig-zag relation. with respect to each other.

At the upper portion of the inner casing 23 a door 39 is hinged thereto to, as well as having a washingaarm 4O aifixed in the same manner and construction as the other arms, as shown in'Figure 9.

At the upper portion of the outer casing 12 another door 41 of greater area than door 39,

accuses wringer that may be used in conjunction with my washing machine operated by Y a motor 44 in a convenient location as illustrated. p

Mode of operation.

In the actuation of the washing machine the inner casing 23 rotates normally in a counter clockwise direction for washing purposes. Assuming that there is a quantity oi soiled fabrics placed in this inner casing 23 with a soapy solution for cleansing purposes. Upon the initial rotation the fabrics are caught by one of the arms and held for a quarter of a revolution and then begins slipping iirom said arm due to being in a soaked condition and at the same time causing said fabrics to be rubbed. Likewise as this operation is continued the succeeding arms continue to function in the same manner and thereby quickly accomplishing desired results.

' In order to separate the gas pressures from a the cleansing solution during the rotation of 4 casing 23 it will be noted that the solution -is caught in the housing 27 thereby allowing the gas to pass out of opening 30 into tube 31 and then through the perforated door 41. to the atmosphere. Likewise any overflow of the solution passes through 30 31 and then into the outer casing 12.

It is contemplated that numerous structural changes may be made in the machine without departing from the scope of the invention, except as the same may be limited by the appended claims.

What I claim is 1. A washing machine comprising an outer casing; an inner flat spherical washing casing mounted to rotate in said outer casin a plurality of projecting arms aflixed on t e inner spherical surface of said washing casing, said projecting arms serving as catchng, rubbing and releasing elements, said nee ae 8 cal lane some of which are disposed op end hav' a lar openmg' therein, the outer site to eaich other and others set in ziggg surfeces c fi said a rms having circular corruposition in respect to one another, thereby gations therein, substantiall as described. 10 causing said arms to serve as catching, rub- In te stmony whereof I ave afiixed my hing and releasing elements, said arms being signature.

circular in shape running smaller gradually out from the base to-the free end, said free REED J. CLARK, JR.