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Washing machine with water supply distributor

US10428451B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2014
Grant dateOct 1, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L15/4221
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention relates to a washing machine. A washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a casing for forming the exterior; a tub arranged inside the casing; a drum rotatably provided in the tub to contain laundry; and a water supply/distribution device arranged inside the casing, the water supply/distribution device having a temporary space, in which water flowing in from the outside gathers, a plurality of discharge ports for distributing the water in the temporary space towards a plurality of locations, and a pressure limiting unit for limiting the rise of water pressure in the temporary space.

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