Lint processing fluid pump for a laundry appliance
US10655266B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F39/085
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A lint removal system for a laundry appliance includes a lint washing assembly adapted to deliver wet lint to a disposal area. An impeller is disposed within a continuous processing chamber of a pump casing, the impeller operable to deliver a fluid from the disposal area to a drain outlet. A blade assembly is disposed within the continuous processing chamber, the blade assembly rotationally operable to process the wet lint from the disposal area to define lint particles that are delivered with the fluid to the drain outlet.
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