Laundry dryer with drainable motor shaft seat
US10184205B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F58/24
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A laundry dryer (2) includes a rotatable drum (6); a drying air fan for blowing air into the drum (6); and an electric motor (10) configured for rotating the drum (6) and/or the drying air fan. A shaft (30) of the electric motor (10) extends towards the drying air fan and/or a drum transmission system. A seat (80) which is at least partially concavely formed is positioned at least partially below the motor shaft (30). A draining device (82) is provided which is configured to allow liquid entering the seat (80) to be drained off.
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