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Drum washing machine

US11180886B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Guangfang Lin · Wuxi, CN
Song Lu · Wuxi, CN
Yulai Miao · Wuxi, CN
Wei Qian · Wuxi, CN
Chunyu Zhu · Wuxi, CN

Key dates

Filing date	May 31, 2018
Grant date	Nov 23, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 26, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16H2063/3093
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drum washing machine includes a tub; a drum rotatably arranged in the tub; an agitator rotatably arranged in the drum and having a water spray hole; a drive in transmission connection with the drum via a main shaft which transmits a torque of the driver to the drum; a planetary gear assembly in transmission connection with the main shaft and the agitator and transmitting a torque of the main shaft to the agitator; and a water supply device in communication with one of the tub and a water source as well as the agitator respectively, supplying water in the tub or the water source to the agitator, and spraying the water into the drum through the water spray hole.

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