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Washing machine

US10253447B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2016
Grant dateApr 9, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F39/085
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A washing machine, comprises a washing tub; a drain port; and a circulation device which is driven to return the water from the branch part to the washing tub; and a branch part. The branch part includes a filter accommodation member for accommodating a removable filter. The washing tub includes: an outflow port through which the washing water flows out; and an inflow port through which the washing water flowing out from the outflow port is returned to the washing tub. The branch part further includes: a circulation device accommodation member configured to accommodate the circulation device; a first port coupled to the outflow port; a second port coupled to the inflow port and provided in the circulation device accommodation member; and a third port coupled to the drain port. The filter includes a filter member disposed on the side of the circulation device accommodation member.

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