Laundry treating appliance with a static tub and a water trap vapor seal
US10774453B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F39/083
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A washing machine may include a static wash tub, a rotatable vertical axis wash basket in the static wash tub, and a drive motor for rotating the wash basket. A closure may direct wash liquid from the wash basket to a catch basin. A flange may be attached to the closure so that an unattached edge ends within the catch basin. The unattached edge may end below the surface of a first volume of wash liquid to minimize migration of wash liquid and/or vapor from the washing machine. The unattached edge may end above the surface of a second volume of wash liquid less than the first volume to minimize agitation of wash liquid in the catch basin.
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