Modular laundry system

US10640904B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• Kristina K. Underly · Berrien Springs, US
• Donald M. Tomasi · Stevensville, US
• Daniel C. Conrad · Stevensville, US
• Richard A. Sunshine · Granger, US
• James W. Kendall · Rantoul, US
• Ameresh B. Viswanathan · Three Rivers, US
• Lorraine L. Achterberg · Saint Joseph, US
• Colleen M. Doyle · Ann Arbor, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 10, 2019
• Grant date: May 5, 2020
• Expiry date: Jan 10, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC D): Textiles; Paper
• CPC primary: D06F39/125
• WIPO field: Other consumer goods
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A modular laundry system includes a washing machine defining a single width and a single width horizontal module below the washing machine. The single width horizontal module below the washing machine includes a cabinet capable of supporting the washing machine thereupon and having an open face. A drawer is slidably mounted to the cabinet for movement between an opened and closed position relative to the open face. A tub is provided within the drawer, and a wash chamber is provided within the tub.