Washer extractor machine with improved door closing sensing system
US10934656B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F37/18
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A washer extractor machine is provided. The washer extractor machine includes a casing defining an interior chamber that is accessed through a first opening in the casing that has an associated outer door. A cylinder body is supported for rotation in the interior chamber of the casing. The cylinder body has a hollow interior that is accessed through a second opening in the cylinder body. An inner door is supported on the cylinder body for movement relative to the second opening between open and closed positions. A door closing sensing system includes a sensor element and a target element supported on the inner door. The sensor element and the target element being arranged relative to one another such that the target is in alignment with the line-of-sight of the sensor element when the inner door is in the closed position.
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