Washing machine and method for supplying wash water of washing machine
US10145052B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F39/086
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a washing machine comprising: a cabinet; a tub which is accommodated in said cabinet, and accommodates wash water therein; a drum which is installed in said tub to be rotated, an accommodates the laundry; a sump which is equipped on the lower part of said tub such that the wash water is collected; a drain chamber which is connected to the lower part of a drain formed on a bottom surface of said sump, and in which the wash water drained from said drain is temporarily stored; a pump which circulates the wash water drained from said drain chamber; and a drain-side circulation flow path which forms a path in which the wash water circulates between said drain chamber and said pump.
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